nonhistoric
- adjective
- /ˌnɒn.hɪˈstɔːr.ɪk/
- She prefers art that reflects nonhistoric themes over works that reference historical events.
Examples
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However, his use of nonhistoric symbols closely resembles that of highly historic symbols in the nation-building strategy of the leader of neighboring Uzbekistan.
Academic text (2000) -
We would take down the nonhistoric buildings and create a Ph.D. program in innovation and creativity that would combine the liberal arts and business.
Academic text (2016) -
Niyazov, however, has chosen a few nonhistoric symbols that place his country squarely in the Central Asian states' cognitive nationalist category.
Academic text (2000) -
The town decided to replace the nonhistoric structures with modern buildings that better served the community.
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The architect proposed designs for a nonhistoric park that would focus on contemporary landscaping.
Synonyms
Not connected to past events
Not based on real past events
Not about real events from the past
Not based on history or past events
Not important for what happened in the past
How Historic
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Etymology
Nonhistoric joins the part non-, meaning 'not', with historic, the same root as history and meaning 'connected to the past'. So nonhistoric describes something that is 'not based on, related to, or important in history'.