oral history

NOUN

spoken historical recollection

Synonyms

WEAK

firsthand account folk literature narrative history oral record survivors' account witnesses' account

Example Sentences

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From The Guardian • Apr. 8, 2010

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From The Guardian • Mar. 18, 2010