Word
archivist
Phoneticsar·chiv·ist, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɑɹkaɪvɪst/
UK/ˈɑːkaɪvˌɪst/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who organizes and takes care of historical documents, letters, and records. They make sure these items are kept safe and are easy to find for people who study history.
n. a professional responsible for the collection, preservation, and management of historical records and documents. Often involves curating digital archives and ensuring the long-term accessibility of cultural heritage materials.
Examples
“The archivist carefully scanned the old letters to save them digitally.”
“After the fire, the local archivist spent months restoring the damaged manuscripts and digitizing the remaining records.”
“A dedicated archivist must balance the physical preservation of fragile parchment with the modern demand for high-resolution digital access to historical archives.”
Examples
simple
“The archivist carefully scanned the old letters to save them digitally.”
contextual
“After the fire, the local archivist spent months restoring the damaged manuscripts and digitizing the remaining records.”
complex
“A dedicated archivist must balance the physical preservation of fragile parchment with the modern demand for high-resolution digital access to historical archives.”
Real-World Examples
“The collection eventually made its way to the organization’s headquarters in Virginia, where it piqued the interest of archivist and historian Michael Case .” “Once this process is complete, archivists will open the reliquary to discover what is hidden inside.” Etymology
From archive + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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