chronologists

noun

plural of chronologist
as in genealogists

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  1. archivists
  2. historians
Noun
  • Before archivists can preserve a record, the record must survive long enough to make it into their hands.
    — Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
  • Since the diocese’s founding in 1976, clergy members and archivists have curated unique pieces of Orange County history to preserve its culture and faith.
    — Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 18 June 2026
Definition of archivists
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  • No one really knows how many the mob murdered that afternoon, but historians generally agree the number ranges from dozens to hundreds.
    — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • Advertisement Its arrival in London marks the first time in nearly a 1,000 years that the tapestry has returned to the country where it is widely believed to have been made, drawing widespread interest from historians and the public.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of historians
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“Chronologists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronologists. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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