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    Archivist

    ˈär-kə-ˌvist

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A person responsible for preserving, organizing, and managing collections of documents, records, and historical materials in an archive.
    The archivist carefully cataloged the newly donated photographs to ensure their preservation.
    A professional who specializes in the appraisal, acquisition, and management of archival materials.
    As an archivist, she worked diligently to maintain the integrity of the historical records.
    An individual who engages in archival research to provide historical context and information.
    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    A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.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    The act of maintaining or protecting something, particularly historical documents.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

    Memory keeper
    He’s the memory keeper of the organization, always ready to pull out old files when needed.
    Data hoarder
    She's known as the data hoarder among her friends, always having access to every archived document.