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historicism

his·tor·i·cism [ hi stáwrə sìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. theory that natural laws govern history: the belief that natural laws beyond human control determine historical events

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


his·tor·i·cist noun
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