historian
/hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: historians
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A writer of history.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
One who studies or researches history.
Noun
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “historian” mean?
A writer of history.
Is “historian” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.