1. a person who writes a diary

Examples

• Anne Frank is perhaps the most famous diarist in history.
• The diarist recorded her daily thoughts and experiences.
• As a dedicated diarist, she wrote in her journal every evening.
• The historian studied the writings of several Civil War diarists.
• Samuel Pepys was a renowned English diarist of the 17th century.
• The diarist’s entries provided valuable insights into life during that era.