historian
Translation
historian
Examples
She is a famous historian of medieval Europe.
She is a famous historian of medieval Europe.
The historian gave a lecture on the Roman Empire.
The historian gave a lecture on the Roman Empire.
Grammar Patterns
a/an historian - a person who studies or writes about history. She is a famous historian.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chronicler, annalist
Etymology
From 'history' + '-ian' (a person skilled in or concerned with something). 'History' itself comes from Greek 'historia', meaning 'inquiry'.
Memory Tips
Think of a person who tells a 'story' from 'hi-story' (the past).