his|to|ri|og|ra|phy

his|to|ri|og|ra|phy
his|to|ri|og|ra|phy «hihs TR ee OG ruh fee, -TOHR-», noun, plural -phies.
1. the study of the writing of history; examination of the methods of historians and the development of history as a branch of knowledge.
2. a) the writing of history. b) written history.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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