historian
UK: hɪˈstɔːriən | US: hɪˈstɔːriən
n. a person who studies or writes about history; an expert in historical research and analysis.
The word "historian" derives from the Greek "historia" (inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation), which passed into Latin as "historia" and later into Old French as "histoire." The suffix "-ian" (from Latin "-ianus") denotes a person connected to a field or activity. Thus, a "historian" is literally "one who engages with history." The term reflects the evolution of history as a disciplined study, transitioning from ancient oral traditions to modern academic research.
The historian spent decades researching medieval trade routes.
As a historian, she specializes in 19th-century political movements.
The book was praised by historians for its meticulous accuracy.
Local historians uncovered forgotten documents about the town’s founding.
He consulted a historian to verify the authenticity of the artifact.