Meaning of the word archive in English
What does archive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
archive
US /ˈɑːr.kaɪv/
UK /ˈɑː.kaɪv/
Noun
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a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people
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The university maintains a vast archive of historical manuscripts.
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I found some old letters in the family archive.
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2.
a place where historical documents or records are stored
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The national archive is open to researchers.
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She spent hours at the city archive looking for old maps.
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