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storicismo

historicism

noun stoh-ree-CHEES-moh Rare
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Usage Note

Storicismo is an intellectual and philosophical term referring to the doctrine that phenomena must be understood within their historical context. It is strongly associated with German idealism (Hegel, Dilthey) and Italian thought (Croce). In everyday conversation it is rare; learners are more likely to encounter it in academic texts or cultural commentary.

Examples

"Lo storicismo di Croce ha influenzato molti storici."

Natural Translation

Croce's historicism influenced many historians.

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