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cronista

[kro-ˈnis-tə]
nounmasculine/femininepl: cronistas
chronicler
1. A person who writes chronicles or historical accounts of events
The chronicler documented the kingdom's history over fifty years.
O cronista documentou a história do reino durante cinquenta anos.
2. A journalist or columnist who regularly writes about current events or sports
The sports chronicler covered every match of the season.
O cronista esportivo cobriu cada partida da temporada.
3. A writer who records events in a chronological manner
Medieval chroniclers preserved important records of their time.
Os cronistas medievais preservaram registros importantes de sua época.
Synonyms
historiadorjornalistacolunistaescritor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cronista
Common usage for both historical chroniclers and sports journalists
São Paulo
cronista esportivo
Particularly used for sports columnists in newspapers
Portugal
cronista
Standard term; historically refers to medieval chronicle writers

Related Idioms & Phrases

cronista de futebol
cronista da atualidade
cronista social
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