historical root
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5.2
- noun
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raíz histórica
- The historical roots of the city reveal how its culture has evolved over centuries.
- deep historical roots
- share historical roots
Examples
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What are the historical roots of the relationship between religion and politics in Mexico?
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The requirement also shares historical roots with common law doctrines barring or limiting suits against local governments for traditional torts.
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Your presence speaks of a deep relationship, a relationship with deep historical roots and a bright future.
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Yet, the sudden changes had their historical roots as well.
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Other differences between Italian and American poetry have deeper historical roots.
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Emerging from its historical roots, the Black church today is redefining itself.
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The AFL-CIO's relationship with the Boy Scouts of America has deep historical roots.
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The uniqueness of each political culture typically has deep historical roots that condition relationships with NGOs.
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Outsiders also tend to ignore the historical roots of today's conflicts.
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In addition, the military's discourse of morality had deep historical roots enabling it to unify the institution, particularly at moments of crisis.
Academic text (1997)
Synonyms
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3.1
The place or cause where something begins
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2.7
The place where something begins, for example a country
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7.9
The place or early history that shows where an object comes from
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3.6
A place or culture a person comes from and feels connected to
The place where something begins
How Fundamental
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'historical root' is a straightforward composition where 'historical' (relating to history) modifies 'root' (origin), so the meaning 'origin in history' is directly derivable from the constituents. This follows normal adjective + noun compounding found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the phrase.
Etymology
The compound historical root combines historical (things from the past) and root (the part of a plant under the ground). Imagine a plant's root showing where it began, so the historical root of an idea means its old 'origin' or first cause.