Archivar

archivist

noun ar-khi-VAR Rare

Origin: from Medieval Latin archivarius

Usage Note

Archivar is a trained professional who catalogues, preserves, and provides access to historical records, documents, and files. Feminine: Archivarin. Archivare work in state archives (Staatsarchiv), church archives, or corporate records departments.

Examples

"Der Archivar fand einen Brief aus dem 18. Jahrhundert."

Natural Translation

The archivist found a letter from the 18th century.

Literal Translation

The archivist found a letter from the 18th century.

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