memorialist

[ muh-mawr-ee-uh-list, -mohr- ]

noun

1. a person who writes memorials.
2. a person who writes memoirs.

memorialist

/ mɪˈmɔːrɪəlɪst /

noun

1. a person who writes or presents a memorial
2. a writer of a memoir or memoirs

Word History and Origins

Origin of memorialist¹

First recorded in 1700–10; memorial + -ist

Example Sentences

That your memorialist is a native of Africa, and has a knowledge of the manners and customs of the inhabitants of that country.

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Therefore your memorialist humbly prays your Lordship's encouragement and support in the undertaking.

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There was, we are informed by the memorialist, nothing maudlin in her conduct after condemnation.

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As every newspaper sent your memorialist is retained by the governor, your memorialist prays the liberty of reading them.

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Thus much time will be lost your memorialist could employ upon a little mathematical speculation.

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