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historian

[hi-stawr-ee-uhn, -stohr-] / hɪˈstɔr i ən, -ˈstoʊr- /
NOUN
student of history
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For generations of Dodgers fans, Vin Scully was our historian, with words so memorable we feel as if we lived those experiences, so perfect fans repeat them to this day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Dr Neil Buttery, a chef and food historian, says these "hyper-regional" dishes are among those most at risk of disappearing.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

To which the political historian responds: “Of course!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

As a historian of racism, Kendi has always known that racism is global.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

I did so because I agree with historian Diane McWhorter that “to sanitize the language of segregation is to mute its destructive force.”

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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