Annalist: meaning, definitions and examples

Used specifically to refer to someone who writes annals, chronological accounts of events year by year.

• The annalist diligently recorded the events of each year in the kingdom's history

Refers to someone who studies and writes about history, often analyzing and interpreting past events.

• The historian published a new book that offered fresh insights into the causes of the civil war

Describes someone who writes detailed accounts of historical events, often with a focus on storytelling rather than strict accuracy.

• The medieval chronicler vividly described the battles and daily life of the time

Refers to a professional responsible for the preservation and management of archives, which contain important historical documents and records.

• The archivist spent hours organizing the old government documents in the vault