1. a person who writes annals or chronicles; a historian who records events year by year

Examples

• The medieval annalist carefully recorded each year’s major events.
• As the court annalist, she documented the king’s reign in chronological order.
• The monastery’s annalist kept detailed records of local happenings.
• Modern historians often rely on the work of ancient annalists.
• The annalist’s chronicles provide valuable insight into daily life centuries ago.
• Each annalist brought their own perspective to recording historical events.