historian
noun
his·to·ri·an
hi-ˈstȯr-ē-ən 
-ˈstär-
1
: a student or writer of history
especially
: one who produces a scholarly synthesis
2
: a writer or compiler of a chronicle
Examples of historian in a Sentence
historians are still trying to sort out fact from fiction in the story of Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks
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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
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Daniel Schlozman & Sam Rosenfeld / Made By History, TIME, 10 June 2024
But Latino historians and researchers have also called it a strategic move to drive a wedge among Hispanic voters, some of whom are concerned by the arrival of new migrants.
—Jazmine Ulloa, New York Times, 9 June 2024
The ongoing legal battle over Graceland has raised concerns among fans and historians about the future of the estate.
—Roland Oputa, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
The results are giving historians a surprisingly intimate look into what happened at the home.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
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Daniel Schlozman & Sam Rosenfeld / Made By History, TIME, 10 June 2024
But Latino historians and researchers have also called it a strategic move to drive a wedge among Hispanic voters, some of whom are concerned by the arrival of new migrants.
—Jazmine Ulloa, New York Times, 9 June 2024
The ongoing legal battle over Graceland has raised concerns among fans and historians about the future of the estate.
—Roland Oputa, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
The results are giving historians a surprisingly intimate look into what happened at the home.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
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historian
noun
his·to·ri·an
his-ˈtōr-ē-ən
-ˈtȯr-,
-ˈtär-
: a student or writer of history
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