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    L'historien (en. The historian)

    /liz.tɔ.ʁjɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Expert in history, often academic, who specializes in a specific period or event.
    The historian published a book on the French Revolution.
    L'historien a publié un livre sur la Révolution française.
    One who collects, analyzes, and interprets historical documents.
    The historian examined archives for their study.
    L'historien a examiné des archives pour son étude.
    A person who teaches history in an educational institution.
    She is a historian at a college.
    Elle est historienne dans un collège.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'historia', meaning 'story, account'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the impassive historian
    A historian who remains objective and unemotional in their research.
    l'historien impassible
    the committed historian
    A historian who takes a stand on historical or political issues.
    l'historien engagé
    the art historian
    Specialist who studies the history of art.
    l'historien de l'art

    Related Words

    history
    Study of past events, often considered a science.
    histoire
    historical
    Related to history.
    historique
    anecdote
    Story of an event, often amusing, that illustrates a situation.
    anecdote

    Slang Meanings

    Histos
    So, do you have any info, histo?
    Alors, t'as des infos, histo ?
    Chronicler
    He is the best chronicler of modern history.
    C'est le meilleur chroniqueur de l'histoire moderne.