Historian: meaning, definitions and examples

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historian

[ hɪˈstɔːrɪən ]

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study of past events

A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past, and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians analyze and interpret the events of the past to better understand human behavior and society. They often rely on primary sources such as documents, artifacts, and oral histories.

Synonyms

chronicler, researcher, scholar

Examples of usage

Mary is a renowned historian specializing in ancient civilizations.
The historian's latest book explores the impact of industrialization on society.

Translations

Translations of the word "historian" in other languages:

🇵🇹 historiador

🇮🇳 इतिहासकार

🇩🇪 Historiker

🇮🇩 sejarawan

🇺🇦 історик

🇵🇱 historyk

🇯🇵 歴史家 (れきしか)

🇫🇷 historien

🇪🇸 historiador

🇹🇷 tarihçi

🇰🇷 역사가

🇸🇦 مؤرخ

🇨🇿 historik

🇸🇰 historik

🇨🇳 历史学家

🇸🇮 zgodovinar

🇮🇸 sagnfræðingur

🇰🇿 тарихшы

🇬🇪 ისტორიკოსი

🇦🇿 tarixçi

🇲🇽 historiador

Word origin

The word 'historian' originated from the Ancient Greek word 'historia', meaning 'inquiry' or 'knowledge acquired by investigation'. The term first appeared in the 16th century to describe those who researched and wrote about past events. Historians play a crucial role in preserving and interpreting the stories of the past for future generations.