WorldAugust 13, 2026
ahistorical
ay-his-TOR-ih-kuhl
Definition
Lacking historical perspective or accuracy; failing to account for the complex historical context of a subject.
Etymology
The word combines the Greek prefix 'a-' (meaning 'without') with 'historical,' which derives from the Greek 'historia' (meaning 'learning or knowledge obtained by inquiry'). It entered English to describe ideas that disregard the historical development or context of a subject.
In the news
The article uses the word to describe the South African government's rejection of the Trump administration's labeling of Afrikaners as a strictly white group, arguing that such a simplification ignores the historical realities of the population.
Trump Administration Puts R15 Million Behind ‘Afrikaner Violence Research’
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