Meaning: A high city, often the site of important buildings in ancient Greece.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Acropolis in Athens is a famous historical site.

Category: History › Architecture

Synonyms:

• fortress
• citadel

Meaning: Anno Domini, used to indicate years after the birth of Christ

Part of speech: acronym

Example: The year 2023 AD is in the 21st century.

Category: History › Chronology

Meaning: Anno Domini, used to indicate years after the birth of Christ

Part of speech: acronym

Example: The year 2023 AD is in the 21st century.

Category: History › Chronology

Meaning: The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The advent of the internet changed communication.

Category: History

Synonyms:

• arrival
• beginning

Antonyms:

• departure
• end

Meaning: a large sailing ship used in the past

Part of speech: noun

Example: The galleon sailed across the ocean.

Category: History › Maritime

Synonyms:

• ship
• vessel

Meaning: A building used for storing ice, especially before refrigeration was common.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ice house was filled with blocks of ice.

Category: History › Storage

Meaning: relating to the reign of King James I of England

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Jacobean architecture is known for its elaborate designs.

Category: History

Synonyms: historical

Meaning: the German emperor

Part of speech: noun

Example: The kaiser ruled Germany before World War I.

Category: History

Meaning: a type of fortress in North Africa

Part of speech: noun

Example: The kasbah is a symbol of historical architecture.

Category: History

Meaning: A period of 25 years.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The quarter centenary of the town was celebrated with a festival.

Category: History

Synonyms: 25 years

Meaning: A period of 500 years.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The quin centenary celebration was grand.

Category: History

Synonyms: 500 years

Meaning: a German submarine used in World War I and II

Part of speech: noun

Example: The U-boat sank many enemy ships during the war.

Category: History › Military

Synonyms: submarine

Meaning: a rectangular stepped tower from ancient Mesopotamia

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ziggurat was a significant architectural achievement.

Category: History › Architecture

Synonyms: temple