historian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
    historiographer.

WordNet

His*to"ri*an noun
Etymology
F. historien.
Definitions
  1. A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.
    Even the historian takes great liberties with facts. Sir J. Reynolds.
  2. One versed or well informed in history.
    Great captains should be good historians. South.

Webster 1913