historic
🇺🇸
/hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
🇬🇧
/hɪˈstɒrɪk/
adjective
B1
very important in history or likely to be remembered as important
The signing of the peace treaty was a historic event that changed the world.
R
from a time when history was written down
This historic building dates back to ancient times.
R
happening in the past but not properly addressed then
We must correct this historic wrong that happened long ago.
translation
very important in history or likely to be remembered as important; from a time when history was written down; happening in the past but not properly addressed then