annalism

/əˈnælɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A method of historical analysis or study that emphasizes the importance of annual records or annals.

“The historian’s approach was criticized for its reliance on annalism, which focused on individual events rather than broader trends.”

Synonyms

  • annualism
  • chronological analysis

Antonyms

  • macrohistoricism
  • teleological study