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

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

They were not formally granted freedom to live in North Carolina until 1866, state historians say. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Some historians believe that the wealthy New England ice traders actively campaigned against him, fearing the threat to their business. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

In the film, Eumaeus is nearly blind, which, Leguizamo said, is a nod to Homer, who some historians believe was blind. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

Indeed, the role of first lady has long been traditional — so much so that historians note the exceptions, such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Hillary Clinton. — Jenny Jarvie follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Some historians have argued that Hale's fatal mistake was carrying his Yale diploma with him. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

New York should begin planning now by establishing a bicentennial commission that brings together educators, historians, cultural institutions, descendant communities, and local governments. — Tunisia Morrison, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026