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historian

noun his·to·ri·an \hi-ˈstȯr-ē-ən, -ˈstär-\

: a person who studies or writes about history

Full Definition of HISTORIAN

: a student or writer of history; especially : one who produces a scholarly synthesis

: a writer or compiler of a chronicle

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First Known Use of HISTORIAN

15th century

Related to HISTORIAN

Synonyms: annalist, chronicler

Other History Terms

agonistic, carpetbagger, enceinte, fief, historiography, paladin

Rhymes with HISTORIAN

aurorean, Azorean, Gregorian, Ivorian, Nestorian, praetorian, stentorian, Victorian

HISTORIAN Defined for Kids

historian

noun his·to·ri·an \hi-ˈstȯr-ē-ən\

Definition of HISTORIAN for Kids

: a person who studies or writes about history

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