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annalist

American  
[an-l-ist] / ˈæn l ɪst /

noun

  1. a chronicler of events, especially yearly ones; historian.


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Etymology

Origin of annalist

1605–15; annal(s) + -ist, or < French annaliste


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Nevertheless, it is not for us to guestimate the workload of an annalist of the Floridian ancien regime.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 17, 2016

The Roman territory, in the first ages of the state, was so confined, that every event may be considered as having passed under the immediate observation of the sacred annalist.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by John Dunlop

Marlborough's services to England and the cause of European independence in this campaign, recall one mournful feeling to the British annalist.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 by Various

The first mention of our author in history is in connexion with this rising; and the annalist Spalding relates two exciting incidents that occurred in one week, in both of which he took part.

From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by John Willcock

Amidst the crowd, our annalist has selected the names, colors, and devices of twenty of the most conspicuous knights.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 by Various

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