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Primary source
Noun
Word Frequency:
2.0
Definitions
1.
Noun
An original work, especially one by a notable author whose work is now the subject of commentaries (secondary sources).
2.
Noun
A historical object, especially a written document, that was created at or near the time of the events studied.
Synonyms
secondary source
secondary literature
tertiary source
sourcework
quellenforschung
source criticism
higher criticism
scholarly method
source language
subject
literature
secondary research
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