memorialist

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

/ məˈmɔr i ə lɪst, -ˈmoʊr- /

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noun

a person who writes memorials.

a person who writes memoirs.

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Origin of memorialist

First recorded in 1700–10; memorial + -ist

Words nearby memorialist

memorable, memorandum, memorandum of understanding, memorial, Memorial Day, memorialist, memorialize, memorial park, memoria technica, memoried, memories

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How to use memorialist in a sentence

That your memorialist is a native of Africa, and has a knowledge of the manners and customs of the inhabitants of that country.
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African|Olaudah Equiano
Therefore your memorialist humbly prays your Lordship's encouragement and support in the undertaking.
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African|Olaudah Equiano
There was, we are informed by the memorialist, nothing maudlin in her conduct after condemnation.
She Stands Accused|Victor MacClure
As every newspaper sent your memorialist is retained by the governor, your memorialist prays the liberty of reading them.
The History Of The Last Trial By Jury For Atheism In England|George Jacob Holyoake

Thus much time will be lost your memorialist could employ upon a little mathematical speculation.
The History Of The Last Trial By Jury For Atheism In England|George Jacob Holyoake

British Dictionary definitions for memorialist

memorialist

/ (mɪˈmɔːrɪəlɪst) /

noun

a person who writes or presents a memorial

a writer of a memoir or memoirs

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