memorist

[ mem-er-ist ]

noun

1. a person who has a remarkably retentive memory.

Word History and Origins

Origin of memorist¹

First recorded in 1675–85 in the sense “one who prompts the memory”; memor(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

Thus I am competent, I think, to speak on a subject curiously neglected by the memorist.

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