Historian

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/
• UK IPA: /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/
• US IPA: /hɪˈstɔɹiÉ™n/

Alternative forms

• hist. abbreviation

Origin

From the Middle French historien.

Full definition of historian

Noun

1. A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.
2. One versed or well informed in history.

Derived terms

• art historian
• media historian