1. a scholar who studies and writes prosopography, the systematic description and analysis of the lives, careers, and relationships of historical figures, especially in ancient or medieval periods.
Usage: academic; specialized historical term

Examples

• The prosopographer examined Roman senators' family connections to understand political alliances.
• As a prosopographer, she compiled detailed biographical data on medieval clergy.
• Prosopographers use prosopography to reconstruct social networks in ancient societies.
• The research team included a prosopographer who specialized in Byzantine administrative officials.