Historiador (en. Historian)
/is.tɔ.ɾja.ˈðoɾ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A person responsible for researching and narrating historical facts.
The historian published a book on the French Revolution.
El historiador publicó un libro sobre la Revolución Francesa.
A specialist in the interpretation of historical events.
The historian analyzed the causes of World War II.
El historiador analizó las causas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
An academic who teaches history at an educational institution.
The historian is a professor at the university.
El historiador es profesor en la universidad.
Etymology
From the Latin 'historiātor', meaning one who tells stories.
Common Phrases and Expressions
city historian
A person who studies the particular history of a city.
historiador de la ciudad
oral historian
A researcher who specializes in history through oral testimonies.
historiador oral
Related Words
history
Science that studies and narrates past events.
historia
historical
Belonging to or related to history.
histórico
Slang Meanings
Guru of history
That guy is a history guru; he knows everything about the Middle Ages.
Ese tipo es un gurú de la historia, sabe todo sobre la Edad Media.
History nerd
My friend is a history nerd; he always talks about ancient battles.
Mi amigo es un freak de la historia, siempre habla de batallas antiguas.