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| his·tor·i·cism [ hi stáwrə sìzzəm ] |
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1. theory that natural laws govern history: the belief that natural laws beyond human control determine historical events
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2. belief in uniqueness of historical periods: the theory that each period of history has its own unique beliefs and values and can only be understood in its historical context
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