Chronofile
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A historical record made up of everyday papers and documents from many stages of the owner's life.
"Designated scholars kept journals or diaries of their participation in the project as well as chronofiles — depositories of the notes, announcements, and other memorabilia relevant to a scholar's life."
Example
More examples"Designated scholars kept journals or diaries of their participation in the project as well as chronofiles — depositories of the notes, announcements, and other memorabilia relevant to a scholar's life."
Etymology
From chrono- + file, coined by Buckminster Fuller for his own Dymaxion Chronofile.
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