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
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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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Amanda Marton Ramaciotti, The Dial, 19 Mar. 2026
An acclaimed author and historian of the libertarian movement fell to his death last week, his employer confirmed.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Elizabeth Blasius, a South Shore resident, is an architectural historian and writer and co-founder of Preservation Futures, an architecture firm focused on historic preservation.
—Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Elements of their stories were also corroborated in documents, emails, itineraries and other writings from union organizers, supporters of Chavez and historians, the story says.
—Ryan Carter, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
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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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