Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
primary source
Noun
/ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i sɔrs/
Definition
A document or physical object created during the time under study, providing direct or firsthand evidence of an event, object, person, or work of art.
Examples
- A diary is a primary source for understanding the daily life of its author.
- Original research articles are primary sources that report on new findings.
- Photographs from a historical event serve as primary sources for historians.
Meaning
A primary source is a direct or firsthand piece of information that serves as original evidence for a specific topic or event.
Synonyms
- Original source
- Firsthand record
- Eyewitness account
