Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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Phrase
/sɪns taɪm ˌɪmɛˈmɔrɪəl/
Definition
Since time immemorial is a phrase used to refer to a time period that is so long that it extends back beyond any recorded history.
Examples
  • People in this village have lived here since time immemorial.
  • The tradition of storytelling has been passed down since time immemorial.
Meaning
It signifies an action or situation that has existed for an incredibly long time, often used to emphasize the ancient origins of a practice or belief.
Synonyms
  • Since forever
  • Since ancient times
  • Since the dawn of time