historian
intermediateB2/hɪˈstɔːriən/ · his-to-ri-an
A person who studies or writes about history.
Meanings
A person who studies or writes about history.
ایک ایسا شخص جو تاریخ کا مطالعہ کرتا ہے یا تاریخ کے بارے میں لکھتا ہے۔
تاریخ دان
tareekh dan
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- prominent historian
- famous historian
- historian of ancient times
Example Sentences
The historian published a comprehensive book about the medieval period.
تاریخ دان نے وسطی دور کے بارے میں ایک جامع کتاب شائع کی۔
Tareekh dan ne wasi daur ke bare mein aik jaami kitaab shaya ki.
Many historians argue about the causes of the war.
بہت سے تاریخ دانوں کا جنگ کے اسباب پر اختلاف ہے۔
Bohat se tareekh danon ka jang ke asbab par ikhtilaf hai.
She wanted to become a historian to explore the forgotten tales of her community.
وہ اپنی کمیونٹی کی بھولی بھالی کہانیوں کا جائزہ لینے کے لیے تاریخ دان بننا چاہتی تھی۔
Woh apni community ki bhooli bhali kahaniyon ka jaiza lene ke liye tareekh dan banna chahti thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'history' to remember 'historian' as both share the same root.
Imagine an old library filled with ancient books and scrolls.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تاریخ ہوں میں، شواہد کی راہوں کا، روزِ آخر تک میں سمندر کی مہروں کا۔
Tareekh hun mai, shawahid ki raahon ka, Roz-e-aakhir tak mai samundar ki mehroon ka.
I am history, pathways of evidence, Until the Day of Judgment, I shall remain the seals of the ocean.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "historian" — one who knows or relates history
First known use: 14th century
The word 'historian' comes from the Greek word 'historian', meaning one who knows or tells the story. It has evolved to refer to scholars and writers who study and write about history.