Meaning & Definition of word "Archivist"

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    Archivist

    ˈär-kə-ˌvist

    noun:

    • 1. A person responsible for preserving, organizing, and managing collections of documents, records, and historical materials in an archive.
      • Example: The archivist carefully cataloged the newly donated photographs to ensure their preservation.
    • 2. A professional who specializes in the appraisal, acquisition, and management of archival materials.
      • Example: As an archivist, she worked diligently to maintain the integrity of the historical records.
    • 3. An individual who engages in archival research to provide historical context and information.
      • Example: The historian consulted with the archivist to access rare manuscripts for her research.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'archive' + 'ist', where 'archive' comes from the Greek 'arkheion', meaning 'public records'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    digital archivist:

    A professional who specializes in the preservation and access of digital records.

    institutional archivist:

    An archivist who works within a specific organization or institution to manage its records.

    Related Words

    archive:

    A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.

    preservation:

    The act of maintaining or protecting something, particularly historical documents.

    cataloging:

    The process of creating a catalog for the systematic organization of materials.

    Slang Meanings of archivist

    Meaning: Memory keeper

    Example Sentence: He’s the memory keeper of the organization, always ready to pull out old files when needed.

    Meaning: Data hoarder

    Example Sentence: She's known as the data hoarder among her friends, always having access to every archived document.