history buff

collocation in English

meaningsofhistoryandbuff

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history
noun
uk
/ˈhɪs.tər.i/us
/ˈhɪs.t̬ɚ.i/
(the study of or a record of) past events considered together, especially events of a particular period, country, ...
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buff
adjective
uk
/bʌf/us
/bʌf/
of a pale, ...
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(Definition ofhistoryandbufffrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofhistory buff

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He was ahistorybuffand enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing, poker, chess, pool, and pipe collecting.
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He is ahistorybuff, an audiophile and enjoys listening to music.
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He has two children and is a militaryhistorybuff.
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Baillie is noted as an avid birdwatcher, outdoorsman, andhistorybuff, who enjoys travelling and collecting antiquarian books.
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He draws inspiration from people's memories of family or from history, and says that he's ahistorybuffat heart.
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Localhistorybufftook pieces of wood as plaques to commemorate the raid.
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He was a gourmet cook, ahistorybuffand a wine connoisseur.
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Sandy is said to be ahistorybuff.
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Boyle was also ahistorybuffand preservationist, as well as the author of a book of nonsense poetry for children.
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She is ahistorybuff.
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This church was the earliest in the area and is a favorite for many of the history buffs travelling through the area.
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It is a popular place for historic tours by school groups and history buffs, and home more recently to the castle rock climbing area.
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The mystery itself eventually yields to the clamour of civil war, but this historical adventure is bound to please mystery fans and history buffs alike.
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It also attracts history buffs and other visitors as well.
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They are popular with living history buffs.
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