archive
Translation
archive, records, collection
Examples
The documents are in the national archive.
The documents are in the national archive.
I found the photo in the family archive.
I found the photo in the family archive.
Grammar Patterns
in the ((noun)) in the place where records are kept The documents are in the national archive.
a/an ((noun)) of sth. a collection of something I found the photo in the family archive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: records, collection, repository
Etymology
From Greek 'arkheion' (public office), derived from 'arkhe' (government).
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'arc'-shaped building where historical 'archives' are kept.