Word
chronicles
Phoneticschron·i·cles
US/ˈkɹɑnɪkəɫz/
UK/kɹˈɒnɪkəlz/
Definitions
01historical records
n. written records of events that happened in the past, usually told in the order they occurred.
n. historical accounts or narratives that record events in chronological sequence.
“The ancient chronicles tell the story of the king's long journey across the sea.”
“Scholars spent decades examining the medieval chronicles to reconstruct the daily lives of common citizens during the plague years.”
Usage
Usually used in the plural form when referring to a collection of historical records.
02biblical books
n. the name of two books in the Bible that record the history of the people of Israel.
n. two books of the Old Testament (1 and 2 Chronicles) containing a genealogical and historical narrative of Judah and Israel.
“The priest read a passage from the Book of Chronicles during the service.”
“The Books of Chronicles provide a parallel narrative to the Books of Kings, focusing heavily on the priestly and liturgical history of Jerusalem.”
Formal
Teaching tip
In this religious context, the word is almost always capitalized as 'Chronicles'.
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