historicism
noun
his·tor·i·cism
hi-ˈstȯr-ə-ˌsi-zəm
-ˈstär-
: a theory, doctrine, or style that emphasizes the importance of history: such as
a
: a theory in which history is seen as a standard of value or as a determinant of events
b
: a style (as in architecture) characterized by the use of traditional forms and elements
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“Historicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historicism. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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