amateur historian

collocation in English

meaningsofamateurandhistorian

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amateur
adjective
uk
/ˈæm.ə.tər/us
/ˈæm.ə.tʃɚ/
taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as ...
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historian
noun[C]
uk
/hɪˈstɔː.ri.ən/us
/hɪˈstɔːr.i.ən/
someone who writes about or ...
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(Definition ofamateurandhistorianfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I am merely reporting the facts as anamateurhistorian.
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He was something of anamateurhistorianwith a particular interest in his own family's history.
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Although he considered himself anamateurhistorian, much of his oeuvre is unique and irreplaceable.
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The huge turn-out for the outing may partly be the result of the commotion caused by the report of the amateur historians.
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Branigin's father was a lawyer, teacher, andamateurhistorian.
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He was also anamateurhistorian.
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One reason for this step might have been the fact that the brochure was prepared by several local entrepreneurs and amateur historians connected to the opposition (see below).
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Frost was an excellentamateurhistorian.
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Several treasure hunters, and amateur historians, believe the wooded hillside may have been the location of an ancient kingdom.
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Many amateur historians have created more technical overviews of historically accurate girdle books.
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This image has been used repeatedly by amateur historians as a source of information.
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Both historians, scholars, and amateur historians are able to partake of this study.
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A clear division was established between amateur historians and professional, scientific historians.
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Rubinstein also researches unconventional history, and topics discussed by amateur historians but ignored by academics.
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Some of its members are professional historians of science but most are amateur historians.
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Many works of local history are compiled by amateur historians working independently or archivists employed by various organizations.
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Around the early 1970s, he published samples of his newspaper writings in books that were, and still are, prized by amateur historians and archeologists.
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Aside from its longevity, the journal is notable for its efforts in bringing together professional and amateur historians as both contributors and readers, while still remaining a decidedly academic endeavor.
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This notion has fallen into disfavor and is usually classed as pseudohistory, though there is a small minority of amateur historians who continue to advance such beliefs.
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Holcombe has said he wants to help bridge the gap between professional archeologists and amateur historians and has said he promotes only the responsible excavation and documentation of artifacts.
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