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Archivist

Noun / ˈɑ:rkʌvɪst / / ˈɑ:rkaɪvɪst / Another word for archivist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An archivist is a person who collects, organizes, and preserves historical documents and records.

Synonyms & similar words

historian curator custodian librarian conservator documentalist keeper preserver collector archeologist cataloger cataloguer fossilist paleontologist researcher scholar author writer biographer

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Example sentences

  1. The archivist was thrilled to uncover a rare and valuable document in the archives.
  2. The archivist spent hours sorting through boxes of historical records and photographs.
  3. The museum's archivist was responsible for organizing the exhibit of ancient artifacts.
  4. The archivist carefully handled the fragile documents with gloves.
  5. The archivist's job is to ensure that important historical records are preserved for future generations.

Quotes

  • The archivist is the historian's prophet.
  • The archivist is the guardian of the historical memory of mankind.
  • The archivist is the alchemist of the archives.

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