rich history
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- noun
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historia rica
- Mississippi's stately homes tell a bit of the rich history of the state.
- a rich history
So that hand shape in itself has a very rich history and such deep meaning and context.
- So that hand shape in itself has a very rich history and such deep meaning and context.
- It is the land that has such a rich history to it that connects multiple peoples in multiple ways.
- So I thought the chance of being able to play in that system with that, with a club with such rich, rich history.
Examples
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To visit Iran is to experience a place with an extraordinarily rich history that is also of great contemporary importance.
Academic text (2007) -
Our profession has a rich history of distinguished lawyers fighting for truth and justice.
Academic text (1993) -
We have a rich history.
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...I want you guys to remember that you come from a rich history of people.
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So that hand shape in itself has a very rich history and such deep meaning and context.
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- Actually, what my friend here is trying to say is this town is filled with such a rich history.
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But are we taking enough advantage of this rich history for purposes of education?
Academic text (2000) -
In this series, it will be our goal to bring life to the rich history of these Eastern warriors.
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Half Moon Bay and the surrounding area have a rich history when it comes to surf culture.
Blog text (24) -
Florida has a rich history in aviation and space exploration, showcasing many exciting events.
Synonyms
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Important in history and often remembered for a long time
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A person, team, or place known for a famous history
With a long, famous past
Antonyms
How Rich
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'rich' (abundant, full) modifies 'history' (past events), so a learner who knows both words can infer a past characterized by many notable events or depth. The adjectival + noun pattern and the common metaphorical use of 'rich' to mean 'abundant' are widespread across languages, making this immediately understandable at B1.
Etymology
Rich history paints a picture of a treasure chest full of valuable stories and events, with rich meaning 'full' or 'valuable' and history meaning the past. So, when we say a place has a rich history, we mean its past has many important events and stories.