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

Bell, an historian, will explain how the game became a symbol of the nation’s identity and earned its place as America’s pastime. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Their relationship, according to a royal historian, could have actually been encouraged by Charles himself. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 July 2026

There are few events that bring together such a diverse group of curators, conservators, historians, gemologists, valuators, auctioneers and other specialists whose work centers on royal jewels. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Dog historian Stephanie Howard-Smith confirmed that the original Canadian water dogs were crossed with existing British gun dogs, like setters, before British and Scottish breeders brought them back to North America in the 19th century. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 24 July 2026