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historic

adjective B1 Neutral

Meaning

"Historic" means something that is important in history or has great significance.
💡 Don't confuse "historic" with "historical"; "historic" means important, while "historical" refers to something related to history.

Example Sentences

Is this building a historic place in our town ?
The building is not historic , but it looks very old .
This is a historic moment for our small town .
We visited a historic building in the city center yesterday .

Word in Context

We visited a small town that is famous for its old houses . The guide told us about a historic church in the center of the town . The streets were narrow and full of flowers , so we walked slowly and took photos . I felt calm and enjoyed the quiet atmosphere . After the visit , we had a coffee and talked about what we learned .

Common Phrases

historic event historic moment historic site

Synonyms

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