Historiadores (en. Historians)

/is.tɔ.ɾjaˈðo.ɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person dedicated to the study of history.
Historians analyze ancient documents to better understand the past.
Los historiadores analizan documentos antiguos para entender mejor el pasado.
An expert in a specific historical period or topic.
The most recent work of historians on the Civil War has been highly acclaimed.
La obra más reciente de los historiadores sobre la Guerra Civil ha sido muy aclamada.
A researcher of historical events and processes.
Historians frequently participate in conferences to share their findings.
Los historiadores frecuentemente participan en conferencias para compartir sus hallazgos.

Etymology

The term derives from the Greek 'historiā', meaning inquiry or narrative.

Common Phrases and Expressions

historians of history
It refers to those who study and explain the development of history in general.
historiadores de la historia
the best historians
It means the most renowned or recognized historians in a particular field of study.
los mejores historiadores
contemporary historians
It designates those historians who study recent history.
historiadores contemporáneos
local historians
Historians who specialize in the history of a specific region or community.
historiadores locales

Related Words

history
Study of past events and their interpretation.
historia
chronology
Arrangement of historical events in time.
cronología
archiving
Science that studies the organization and preservation of historical archives and documents.
archivística

Slang Meanings

Histo
Historians are colloquially called 'histo'.
Se les llama 'histo' a los historiadores en tono coloquial.
Historical
Use of the term to refer to research that is of great importance in history.
Uso del término para referirse a investigaciones que son de gran importancia en historia.