Definition

A person who studies the psychological motivations behind historical events and trends.

Example

The psychohistorian analyzed the impact of childhood experiences on the decisions of historical leaders.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a psychohistorian?

Yeah, I think they study the patterns of human behavior over time.

Exactly! I find it fascinating how they connect psychology and history.

Me too! It really helps us understand why societies change.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Psychohistorian → It is formed from "psycho-" (from Greek "psukhē", meaning soul or mind) and "historian" (from Greek "historia", meaning inquiry or knowledge). A psychohistorian is someone who studies the psychological motivations behind historical events.

Memory Tip

Think of 'psycho-' relating to the mind and 'historian' as someone who studies history. This helps you remember that a psychohistorian examines the mental aspects of historical events.

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