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chronicon

chronicon

1 9.9
A written historical record from the Middle Ages, often in Latin
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɒnɪkɒn/
  • Archaic
: cronicon
  • The chronicon offers a year-by-year account of the kingdom's major events.

Examples

  • The chronicon details the events of the 12th century.

  • Many details about medieval life are preserved in the chronicon written by monks.

  • The historian studied the chronicon to learn about the political changes of the era.

  • Did you read the chronicon by Geoffrey of Monmouth?

  • The historian studied the chronicon to learn about the political changes of the era.

  • Many details about medieval life are preserved in the chronicon written by monks.

  • The chronicon offers a year-by-year account of the kingdom's major events.

Synonyms

history
vschronicon
849 1.0

An account of past events about a person or place

is more narrowly a medieval Latin written form rather than a general narrative
historical record
vschronicon
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A written document that gives reliable information about past events

is narrower, focusing on medieval Latin works specifically
historical document
vschronicon
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A record from the past that helps us learn about people or events

is a medieval Latin form of such writing
historical account
vschronicon
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A written or spoken record of past events

is limited to written medieval Latin works, not oral narratives

How Detailed

chronicon
  • Archaic
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history
  • Specialized
632 1.2
account
521 3.0
note
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summary
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Surface Forms

chronicon singular
chronica plural

Etymology

Chronicon comes from the Greek root chronos meaning 'time', and it is related to English words like chronicle and chronology. So a chronicon is a history written in order over time, often listing events year by year.