historian

noun

his·​to·​ri·​an hi-ˈstȯr-ē-ən How to pronounce historian (audio)
-ˈstär-
1
: a student or writer of history
especially : one who produces a scholarly synthesis
2
: a writer or compiler of a chronicle

Examples of historian in a Sentence

historians are still trying to sort out fact from fiction in the story of Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks
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There’s also some appearances from famous fans of the film as well as movie historians. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025 In our age of instant nostalgia, a big question for any documentarian or oral historian is how soon to take a look back at a beloved property. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025 Some historians and military experts have raised concerns that the removals could lead to the loss of important records documenting the evolution of the armed forces. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 It’s been 90 years since the Hoover administration imposed such broad tariff hikes, which led to retaliatory tariffs by America’s trading partners and, many historians believe, worsened the effects of the Great Depression. Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for historian

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of historian was in the 15th century

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“Historian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historian. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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historian

noun
his·​to·​ri·​an his-ˈtōr-ē-ən How to pronounce historian (audio)
-ˈtȯr-,
-ˈtär-
: a student or writer of history

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