Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

historical-parallel

noun

/hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl ˈpærəˌlɛl/

Definition

A comparison between two events or situations from different times in history that share common traits or outcomes.

Examples

Many scholars highlight the historical-parallel between the civil rights movement of the 1960s and contemporary social justice movements.
The author draws a historical-parallel between the fall of the Roman Empire and the decline of modern democratic institutions.

Meaning

The term ‘historical-parallel’ refers to the concept of drawing connections between similar events, ideas, or behaviors that occurred in different historical contexts.