Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

annalist

noun

/ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

Definition

A person who compiles or records an account of events in chronological order.

Examples

The annalist meticulously documented every political change during the reign of the king.
As an annalist, her job was to preserve the history of the town for future generations.

Meaning

An annalist is someone who documents historical events by writing detailed accounts, often focusing on a specific time period or particular set of occurrences.