# historically

**Pronunciation:** /hɪˈstɒr.ɪ.kəl.i/ · hi-STOR-i-kuh-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that relates to or is based on history, or that has happened over a long period of time.

## Examples

- Historically, this region has been a crossroads of cultures.
- The company has historically focused on innovation.
- This species has historically been found in warmer climates.

## Synonyms

- traditionally — In a way that has been done or believed for a long time.
- chronologically — In order of time.
- archaically — In a way that is very old-fashioned or no longer used.

## Antonyms

- currently — At the present time.
- modernly — In a modern way or according to modern ideas.

## Collocations

- historically significant — The ancient ruins are historically significant.
- historically accurate — The film aimed to be historically accurate.
- historically important — This treaty was historically important for international relations.

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