chronicler

as in historian
a student or writer of history chroniclers who gave often conflicting accounts of battles, depending upon which side they favored

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  • The semi-fictitious play, set during the Harlem Renaissance, sees educator and historian W.E.B. Du Bois play matchmaker for his daughter Yolande and esteemed poet Countee Cullen.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The many benefits of nonprofit status include tax-free income on investments and tax deductions for donors, education historian Bruce Kimball told CNBC.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Chronicler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicler. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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