oral history
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Historical information gathered by recording people's spoken memories and stories.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The museum's _____ project recorded interviews with dozens of former residents."
Answer: oral history
In your own words, what does "oral history" mean?
Historical information gathered by recording people's spoken memories and stories.
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