Definition

A person who studies or records events in the order they happened, often focusing on historical timelines.

Example

The chronologer meticulously documented the events of the ancient civilization.

Conversation

Have you ever met a chronologer before?

No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?

They study historical events and put them in order, which sounds fascinating.

That does sound interesting! I'd love to hear more about their work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chronologer → It is formed from "chrono-" (from Greek "chronos", meaning time) and "-loger" (from Greek "logos", meaning word or study). A chronologer is someone who studies or records events in time.

Memory Tip

Think of 'time' ('chrono-') and 'study' ('-loger') to remember that a chronologer is someone who studies or records events in relation to time.

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