Cool MateMeaning of Historian
a person who studies or writes about history; an expert in history
In simple words: A person who studies or writes about history.
Historian in a sentence
- No serious historian today accepts this theory.
- Revisionist historians have questioned the accepted version of events.
- She is a writer as well as a distinguished modern historian.
- The oldest tradition goes back to the contemporary historian John Foxe.
- What will future historians make of the late 20th century?
- a talk given by an eminent social historian
- the official historian of the Labour Party
- the official historian of the United States Army
How to use Historian
Use 'historian' when talking about someone specialized in history. It is appropriate in academic and professional contexts but less common in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'history' and 'an' — a person who studies history.
Related words
Collocations with Historian
- distinguished
- eminent
- great
Synonyms for Historian
- historical scholar
- chronicler
- historical researcher
- archivist
- antiquarian
Opposites of Historian
- novice
- ignoramus
- amateur
Common mistakes with Historian
- Confused with 'history' — remember 'historian' refers to the person, not the subject.
- Using 'historian' to mean any history enthusiast, when it can imply a professional.
- Spelling errors such as 'historin' or 'historien'.
Historian appears in
Historian in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مؤرخ
شخص يدرس التاريخ أو يكتب عنه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঐতিহাসিক
ইতিহাস নিয়ে গবেষণা করেন বা লেখেন এমন একজন ব্যক্তি।
- GermanDeutsch
Historiker
Jemand, der sich mit Geschichte beschäftigt oder darüber schreibt.
- SpanishEspañol
Historiador/a
Alguien que estudia o escribe sobre historia.
- Persianفارسی
تاریخنگار
شخصی که تاریخ را مطالعه یا درباره آن مینویسد.
- FrenchFrançais
Historien
Quelqu'un qui étudie ou écrit sur l'histoire.
- Hindiहिन्दी
इतिहासकार
वह व्यक्ति जो इतिहास का अध्ययन करता है या उसके बारे में लिखता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Storico
Una persona che studia o scrive di storia.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Historiador(a)
Alguém que estuda ou escreve sobre história.
- RussianРусский
Историк
Человек, который изучает историю или пишет о ней.
- Urduاردو
مورخ
وہ شخص جو تاریخ کا مطالعہ کرتا ہے یا لکھتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
历史学家
研究或撰写历史的人。
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- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Historian
What does Historian mean?
A person who studies or writes about history.
What is the definition of Historian?
a person who studies or writes about history; an expert in history
How do you use Historian in a sentence?
No serious historian today accepts this theory.
Can you give another example of Historian?
Revisionist historians have questioned the accepted version of events.
What are synonyms for Historian?
Common alternatives include historical scholar, chronicler, historical researcher, archivist, antiquarian.
What is the opposite of Historian?
Opposite meanings include novice, ignoramus, amateur.
What words go with Historian?
It commonly pairs with distinguished, eminent, great.
What are common mistakes when using Historian?
Confused with 'history' — remember 'historian' refers to the person, not the subject. Using 'historian' to mean any history enthusiast, when it can imply a professional. Spelling errors such as 'historin' or 'historien'.
How do you pronounce Historian?
US: /["/hɪˈstɔːriən/"]/, UK: /["/hɪˈstɔːriən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Historian?
Use 'historian' when talking about someone specialized in history. It is appropriate in academic and professional contexts but less common in casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Historian?
"Historian" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.