1. Scholars who study the history of ethnic groups, cultures, or peoples, often combining historical documents with anthropological methods.
Usage: Plural form of ethnohistorian; Academic discipline combining history and anthropology

Examples

• Ethnohistorians have documented the migration patterns of indigenous peoples across North America.
• The conference brought together ethnohistorians from universities around the world to discuss their research.
• Ethnohistorians use oral traditions alongside written records to reconstruct the past.
• Many ethnohistorians focus on understanding how colonization affected native populations.
• The team of ethnohistorians examined artifacts and archival materials to trace the cultural development of the region.
• Ethnohistorians often collaborate with descendant communities to ensure respectful and accurate representation of their histories.