distinguished historian

collocation in English

meaningsofdistinguishedandhistorian

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distinguished
adjective
uk
/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/us
/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/
used to describe a respected and admired person, or ...
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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 ofdistinguishedandhistorianfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I will not go into detail about it, but it was most shabby treatment afforded to adistinguishedhistorian.
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But all this has been clarified by his extremely interesting speech which reminded us that he is adistinguishedhistorianas well as a statesman.
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I discussed this matter only this morning with thedistinguishedhistorianwho is undertaking the supervision of our official history.
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I am obliged to that learned anddistinguishedhistorianwho interjected for that correction.
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He was also adistinguishedhistorian, geologist, paleontologist, geographer, meteorologist, astronomer, and outdoorsman.
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He became adistinguishedhistorianand compiled a significant body of scholarly work, the most prominent piece being his two-volume which is still today considered a significant study.
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I speak with diffidence among distinguished historians who have already spoken and who are going to speak.
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On occasion, members were able to arrange for distinguished historians and other scholars to meet with the group, often over dinner.
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The chair has been held by a number of distinguished historians.
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His brothers were also distinguished historians.
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