Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

historical significance

noun

/hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

Definition

The importance of an event, person, or thing in the context of history.

Examples

The signing of the Declaration of Independence holds great historical significance in American history.
The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun was of immense historical significance, revealing much about ancient Egyptian culture.
The fall of the Berlin Wall marked a historical significance for the end of the Cold War.

Meaning

Historical significance refers to the impact or influence that specific events, figures, or developments have had on the course of history, shaping cultures, societies, and future occurrences.