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archivist definition

ar·chi·vist (är′kə vist, är′kī′vist)

noun

a person having charge of archives

Etymology: ML archivista

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archivist Synonyms

archivist

n.

annalist, chronicler, librarian, curator; see historian, librarian.


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archivist Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • appoint: Accordingly, Dr. James Peters was appointed archivist in July 1998.

Converse of subject

  • lead: The session will be led by an archivist from the Norfolk Record Office.

Adjective modifier

  • honorary: For example, one of the only genuine archive jobs I do, I'm an honorary archivist of the Elgar Society.

Noun used with modifier

  • county: And I know at least two county archivists who worked under me in Staffordshire.

Possessives

  • discretion: Appointments Board Conditions of Access and Use Access conditions: Access category D: only available at the Archivist's discretion.

Preposition: in

  • instance: For more information contact the Duty Archivist in the first instance.

Preposition: for

  • detail: Users are advised to consult the College Archivist for specific details.
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