noun
archivist
AH-kih-vihst
Archivist (noun) means a person whose job is to collect, organise, and look after archived records. Example: “The museum hired an archivist to catalogue its collection of old photographs.”
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A person whose job is to collect, organise, and look after archived records.
"The museum hired an archivist to catalogue its collection of old photographs."
How to use archivist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose profession is managing historical records and documents.
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Word forms
- Plural
- archivists
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Etymology
From archive plus the "-ist" suffix, meaning someone who practises or works with something.
Rhymes for archivist
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What does “archivist” mean?
The word “archivist” means a person whose job is to collect, organise, and look after archived records. In plain terms, someone whose profession is managing historical records and documents.
How do you pronounce “archivist”?
“Archivist” is pronounced AH-kih-vihst (/ˈɑː(ɹ)kɪvɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “archivist” in a sentence?
Here is “archivist” used in a sentence: “The museum hired an archivist to catalogue its collection of old photographs.”
What part of speech is “archivist”?
“Archivist” is a noun.
