archives (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/
Definition
A collection of historical documents or records, or the place where they are kept.
Examples
The national archives contain millions of important historical documents.
She spent weeks researching in the university archives for her thesis.
Researchers can access the archives online to view digitized records.
How to Use archives
- archives of (prepositional phrase)
- Belonging to or related to a specific institution or subject. — "The archives of the museum document its entire history."
- in the archives (prepositional phrase)
- Located within the collection or place of storage. — "Many secrets were hidden in the archives for decades."
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