documentarian

noun

doc·​u·​men·​tar·​i·​an ˌdä-kyə-mən-ˈter-ē-ən 

-ˌmen-, 

-kyü-

: one who makes a documentary

Examples of documentarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The documentarian appeared hesitant to speculate on why Holmes repeated that phrase to him during their latest phone call. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026

Wilson’s a beloved documentarian who is able to make ordinary situations lively. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Rarely, if ever, has a documentarian and subject been so perfectly matched. — David MacK, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

During the weekslong trial, prosecutors relied on Davis’ own statements to law enforcement and documentarians. — Jessica Hill, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

documentary entry 2

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for documentarian

• antiquarian
• libertarian
• millenarian
• nonsectarian
• proletarian
• sanitarian
• trinitarian
• unitarian
• vegetarian
• veterinarian
• agrarian
• aquarian