Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
historicize
verb
/hɪˈstɔːrɪsaɪz/
Definition
To give historical significance or context to something.
Examples
- Historians often seek to historicize events to understand their impact on society.
- The film aims to historicize the challenges faced by the early settlers.
- In her essay, she attempts to historicize modern art movements.
Meaning
The act of interpreting or representing something with a historical perspective.
Synonyms
- Contextualize
- Frame
- Relate historical context
