Synonyms of historian

historian

noun

hi-ˈstȯr-ē-ən 

as in chronicler

a student or writer of history

historians are still trying to sort out fact from fiction in the story of Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chronicler
• biographer
• annalist
• archivist
• autobiographer
• genealogist
• chronologist
• hagiographer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of historian

Speaking of taking a gamble, Pietri is looking to collaborate with historians of pinball’s gambling roots for an exhibit about this aspect of the game. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

John Plunkett, a historian at the University of Exeter, was researching the history of cosmoramas and similar visual technology in the UK and Ireland as part of a broader European project. — ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

With the help of professional archeologists, the historians uncovered ancient grave sites, buildings, pieces of sculpture and extensive evidence of craft workshops at the site. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

Howard Zinn achieved a level of fame unthinkable for most historians. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026