historic figures
noun phraseUK /hɪˈstɒrɪk ˈfɪɡəz/
US /hɪˈstɔːrɪk ˈfɪɡjərz/
Historic figures are famous people from the past who did important things.
We learned about historic figures like George Washington and Marie Curie in class.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. People who are well known for their role in past events.
The museum has a hall of historic figures from our town's founding.
3. Characters or individuals remembered for shaping history.
The book profiles historic figures who changed the world.
4. Notable persons whose actions are studied in history.
Students made posters about historic figures from the civil rights movement.