chronologist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chronologist
First recorded in 1605–15; chronolog(y) + -ist
Example Sentences
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“This is a particularly exciting time to be working on the past,” says archaeological chronologist Tom Higham.
From Nature • May 17, 2020
That means if you’re a chronologist like me, the five-channel trip from NY1 — past the local news, TNT and “The Simpsons” — always terminates at Chandler, Joey, Monica, Phoebe, Rachel and Ross.
From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2019
From the obituary notice of an octogenarian:— "He was a keen chronologist, and possessed a valuable collection of shells."
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, July 14th, 1920 by Various
His Pocket Book was preserved long enough to furnish the chronologist, Rev. Thomas Prince of Boston, with many dates of great importance, and other material of incalculable use.
From William Bradford of Plymouth by Plumb, Albert Hale
A learned chronologist is about proving what wood this staff was made of, whether oak, ash, or crab-tree.
From The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 by Aitken, George A.
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