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Definition of diarist

diarist

/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹɪst/
di · a · rist
Plural:diarists
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Adjective:diaristic
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diarist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who keeps a diary, especially one whose personal journal has historical or literary significance.

Example

"Samuel Pepys remains one of the most celebrated diarists in English history for his vivid accounts of 17th-century London."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from "diary" plus the agentive suffix "-ist"; "diary" itself comes from Latin diarium ("daily allowance" or "daily journal"), derived from dies ("day").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diarist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diarist
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