Chronik
chronicle
noun KROH-nik Rare
Origin: from Greek khronos via Latin chronica
Usage Note
Chronik is a chronicle — a sequential historical record of events. Local Dorfchroniken (village chronicles) are common in Germany, kept by amateur historians. The word is also used for annual reports and commemorative publications (Festschrift-Chronik).
Examples
"Der Heimatverein gab eine Chronik heraus, die die Geschichte des Dorfes dokumentiert."
Natural Translation
The local history society published a chronicle documenting the village's history.
Literal Translation
The homeland-association put out a chronicle, that the history of the village documents.
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