historian

Definition

A writer of history.

Etymology

From Middle English historian, historien, from Old French historien, from Latin historia (“story, history”), equivalent to history + -ian. More at history.

Example Sentences

• "If this is what real people and societies are like, then it may be appropriate for historians to represent their subjects' lives in storylike form."
• "The patient is unconscious when the syncopal event takes place and therefore is a poor historian."