B1nounhistoryeducation
US/hɪˈstɔːr.i.ən/
UK/hɪˈstɔːr.i.ən/
a person who studies or writes about history
In context
Historians still argue about the causes of the war.
A local historian guided us around the old quarter of Hoi An.
The book was written by a historian who spent ten years in the archives.
Words that go with historian
adjective + noun
- local historianA local historian told us about the temple.
- famous historianA famous historian gave a talk at our school.
- leading historianShe is a leading historian of Southeast Asia.
- military historianHe is a military historian who writes about old battles.
noun + noun
- art historianThe art historian explained the painting's meaning.