historiosophy
/hɪˌstɒrɪˈɒsəfi/ /hɪˌstɔːrɪˈɒsəfi/ /ˌhɪstɒrɪˈɒsəfi/noun
The philosophical interpretation of the course of history and historical events; specifically historical interpretation based on a particular, especially theological or metaphysical, view of the nature of historical knowledge.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Martin (1789–1869), meteorologist. From historio- + -sophy, after German Historiosophie and its probable model French historiosophie. With later use with reference to Russia compare Russian istoriosofija.
- cross-refer
- cross reference
- cross-rhythm
- crossroads
- cross-ruff
- cross section
- cross-sectional
- cross-sectoral
- cross-sell
- cross-slide
- cross someone's palm with silver
- cross someone's path
- cross-stitch
- cross street
- cross-subsidise
- cross-subsidization
- cross-subsidize
- cross-subsidy
- cross swords
- crosstalk
- cross that bridge when one comes to it
- cross the floor
- cross the T
- cross tie
- cross-tolerance