B2adverbhistorysociety
US/hɪˈstɔːr.ɪ.kəl.i/
UK/hɪˈstɒr.ɪ.kəl.i/
in relation to history, or looking at how things were in the past
In context
Historically, the region has depended on farming and fishing.
The two countries have historically been close trading partners.
Historically speaking, it was the first time women had voted.
Words that go with historically
adverb + adjective
- historically accurateThe film is not historically accurate.
- historically lowInterest rates are historically low.
- historically significantThe old bridge is historically significant.
- historically highUnemployment is historically high in some regions.
adverb + verb
- have historically beenWages have historically been lower in rural areas.
- historically speakingHistorically speaking, wars rarely end quickly.