Synonyms of historian

historian

noun

hi-ˈstȯr-ē-ən 

as in chronicler

a student or writer of history

historians are still trying to sort out fact from fiction in the story of Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chronicler
• biographer
• annalist
• archivist
• autobiographer
• genealogist
• chronologist
• hagiographer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of historian

Most historians came to accept the finding when it was combined with other evidence from the era. — Andrew Lawler, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026

But a historian who has studied past responses to potentially threatening technology says AI development is a human choice, not inevitable, and compromise on regulation is possible. — Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026

One hundred years ago, one of the most destructive hurricanes in South Florida history roared ashore, devastating communities, killing hundreds and dealing an economic blow that some historians say took the region decades to fully overcome. — Hank Tester, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

To write her script, Fernández consulted the works of Mexican historian of pre-Hispanic cultures Miguel León-Portilla and American writer Earl Shorris. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026