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archivist

/ɑːrˈtʃɪvɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does archivist mean?

noun

A person who collects, organizes, and maintains archives, especially historical or official documents. An archivist may also be responsible for preserving and making these documents accessible to researchers and the public.

Example

"The archivist spent years cataloging the rare manuscripts and making them available to scholars."

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