historian

[hi-stawr-ee-uhn, -stohr-]

noun

1. an expert in history; authority on history.

2. a writer of history; chronicler.

historian

/ hɪˈstɔːrɪən /

noun

1. a person who writes or studies history, esp one who is an authority on it

Word History and Origins

Origin of historian¹

1400–50; late Middle English. See history, -an

Example Sentences

As a historian of the FBI, I recognize the FBI has had only one other overtly political director in the past 50 years: L. Patrick Gray, who served for a year under President Richard Nixon.

From Salon

There's also a historian who tracked his thumbnail growth for 35 years, and physics researchers exploring the mysteries of pasta sauce.

From BBC

There is no conclusive evidence for either of these theories - but that hasn't stopped amateur and professional historians from digging into them.

From BBC

He later interviewed nearly two dozen historians of African American art history and visual culture studies to pinpoint collective needs.

From Los Angeles Times

However, as political historians of media, we know from our research that TV has always been a battleground of politics, business interests and broadcasting ideals.

From Salon

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