English

Noun

primary source ‎(plural primary sources)

1. (scholarly studies) An original work, especially one by a notable author whose work is now the subject of commentaries (secondary sources).
2. (historiography) A historical document that was created at or near the time of the events studied, by a known person, for a known purpose.

Synonyms

• primary work

Related terms

• secondary source
• tertiary source

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