historian
noun
an expert in history; authority on history.
historians
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pluralof historian.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Although historians are unaware of her ever returning to Elham, residents remain "incredibly proud" that one of the world's best-known actresses once called their community home.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Some historians have likened the dispute to the French and German tug-of-war over Charlemagne.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Some historians have proposed that the eruption occurred later in the fall of 79 CE.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
In 2001, in response to such critiques, the Smithsonian convened a blue-ribbon commission of historians and others led by Richard Darman, a former top aide in Republican White Houses.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
But many historians give weight to Isaac’s stories.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
