1. people who write or present memorials, petitions, or formal written requests to authorities
Usage: formal
2. people who create memorials or commemorative works to honor someone or something

Examples

• The memorialists submitted their petition to Congress requesting changes to the immigration law.
• Local memorialists gathered signatures from hundreds of residents before presenting their formal request.
• The memorialists worked tirelessly to design a fitting tribute to the fallen soldiers.
• Several memorialists collaborated on the monument honoring civil rights leaders.
• The city council listened carefully to the memorialists’ concerns about the proposed development.
• These memorialists have dedicated years to preserving the memory of historical events.