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Definition of historian

historian

/hɪˈstɔːr.i.ən/
his · to · ri · an
Adverb:historically
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Plural:historians
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Adjective:historical
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historian Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An expert in or student of history, especially one who researches, analyzes, and writes about a particular period, geographical region, or social phenomenon.

Example

"The university hired a prominent historian specializing in twentieth-century European diplomacy."

2

A writer or compiler of a continuous record or chronicle of events for a specific group, club, or organization.

Example

"As the society's official historian, she maintained a detailed archive of their annual conferences and community projects."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French 'historien', derived from Latin 'historia' and Ancient Greek 'historia' (meaning 'inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation'), from 'histor' ('learned man, wise person').

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