living history

collocation in English

meaningsoflivingandhistory

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living
adjective
uk
/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/us
/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/
alive ...
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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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(Definition oflivingandhistoryfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofliving history

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Itslivinghistory, its sense of continuity, its mix of individuals, the unique way that we do our business, will all change.
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Radio and televison broadcasting is part of thelivinghistoryof our country.
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Those buildings contribute not only architecturally to the historic appreciation of the dockyard, but house processes that are in themselveslivinghistory.
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It has never been the case withinlivinghistorythat this country has been able to defend itself alone.
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I agree with him that we should keep our houses as lessons oflivinghistory, which is one of the most precious possessions we have.
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I would say, even to ex-schoolmasters, that they have become detached from the real,livinghistoryof the period.
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How can we not be influenced by our surroundings and a profound sense oflivinghistory.
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For the first time inlivinghistory, it has a stable government, elected on a democratic mandate.
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It is very much part oflivinghistory, if one considers it seriously, and there is growing interest among young people.
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There needs to be a record—a video record—to catchlivinghistory.
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Once such houses are open to the public, everyone gains from the care, attention and individuality that such ownership brings to this show oflivinghistory.
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Britain cannot offer hot sun and beaches: what we have islivinghistory, a panorama of which can best be seen in our historic houses and their contents.
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Approximately 70% of the buildings in the historic district are original, making this a truly uniquelivinghistorymuseum.
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The museum features a lot oflivinghistoryexhibits as well as semi-historical reenactments.
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The relative authenticity oflivinghistoryfarms varies significantly.
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The rowhouse and palisade fence were reconstructed and opened up as alivinghistorymuseum in 1970.
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The park includes a recreated 16th-century sailing ship,livinghistorydemonstrators, a museum, and a variety of performing and visual arts.
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This is a 19th-century,livinghistoryevent with displays, talks, and performances incorporating living historians.
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Manylivinghistorysites profess a dedication to education within their mission statements.
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Livinghistorycan also be used to supplement and extend formal education.
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