archivist

noun

ar·​chi·​vist ˈär-kə-vist How to pronounce archivist (audio)
-ˌkī-
: a person who has the job of collecting and storing the materials in an archive

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The governor must transmit the certificate to each elector and the archivist of the United States. Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024 Missing Movies argues that while streaming services offer the illusion of unlimited options and choice, there are many films that are still unavailable, and archivists are still vital to the industry. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2024 His archivist Michael Chaiken told The New York Times that Morrissey died of pneumonia in a Manhattan hospital. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024 In recent years archivists at Levi-Strauss would acknowledge the contributions made by Caserta and Mnasidika to the pants that would remain a staple of youth well into the 21st Century. Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for archivist 

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of archivist was in 1753

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“Archivist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archivist. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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archivist

noun
ar·​chi·​vist ˈär-kə-vəst How to pronounce archivist (audio)
-ˌkī-
: a person in charge of archives
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