Definition

A person who manages and maintains a collection of historical documents and records.

Example

The archivist carefully organized the old photographs and documents for future generations to study.

Conversation

I just met an amazing archivist at the library today.

Oh really? What do they do exactly?

They manage all the historical documents and archives there.

That sounds like such an interesting job!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Archivist → It is formed from "archivum" (from Latin, meaning a public record or official document) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). An archivist is a person who is concerned with the management and preservation of archives or records.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'archivum' as a place where important documents are kept, and the '-ist' means a person who works with those documents. This helps you remember that an archivist is someone who manages and preserves records.

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