Synonyms of historians

historians

noun

plural of historian

as in chroniclers

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

• chroniclers
• biographers
• annalists
• archivists
• autobiographers
• genealogists
• hagiographers
• chronologists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of historians

The campground has been used to host community camp meetings for decades, historians say. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026

The provision is part of the Smoot-Hawley tariff law, widely blamed by economists and historians for worsening the Great Depression by restricting global trade. — Paul Wiseman, Arkansas Online, 23 Aug. 2026

The proposal to paint the building has alarmed preservationists, architects, historians and others who argue that granite is not meant to be painted and that paint would trap moisture and degrade the stone. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Modern historians overwhelmingly agree that immigration profoundly shaped Rome’s demographics and history, yet some have argued that there was little sense of immigrant community at Rome. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 17 Aug. 2026

Before the morning and afternoon battles, people could visit with historians who explained artifacts and customs of Revolutionary War time. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

That idea became the foundation for the exhibit’s title, which refers to more than 6,000 freedom narratives identified by historians. — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

After almost 90 years, historians could finally be close to an answer to one of aviation’s most fascinating mysteries. — Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

The real feat of accomplishment, though, came in the national championship game, as the Buckeyes defeated a Miami team many football historians believe is one of the best in the history of the sport. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026