documentarian
- noun
- /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛnˌtɛəriən/
- Many documentarians strive to tell untold stories.
Examples
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The documentarian spent years cataloging old manuscripts for the national archive.
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As a skilled documentarian, she ensured every legal record was properly preserved.
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Historians often rely on the work of a documentarian to access important documents.
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The documentarian presented her findings at the conference.
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The documentarian meticulously researched the historical records to create an accurate portrayal of events.
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As a dedicated documentarian, she organizes and preserves important archival materials for future generations.
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The documentarian spent years collecting interviews and footage to compile a comprehensive account of the civil rights movement.
Synonyms
A person who cares for and organizes collections in a museum or library
A person who writes or records information for other people
A person who collects, organizes, and keeps old records so people can use them
A person who organizes and keeps office papers and records
A person who cares for and fixes paintings or old books in museums
A person who writes and keeps the official papers for a group
A person who collects and puts together information from different sources for a book or report
A person who organizes and keeps documents for an office
A person who writes and saves important official information in files
A person who organizes books and other items in a library by subject and number
A person who puts office papers in order and keeps them safe
A person who makes lists of topics to help find things in books or databases
A person or program that collects, organizes, and stores records for future use
A person who writes or organizes information for others to use
A person who keeps and updates an organization's official documents
A person who copies and keeps official papers for rulers in ancient times
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Documentarian also comes from document, a word for a paper that gives 'proof' or information, so a documentarian in archives is a person who keeps, organizes, and protects these papers for others to use.