"historymaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: historymakers [plural]
Etymology: history + maker Etymology templates: {{com|en|history|maker}} history + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} historymaker (plural historymakers)
  1. One who makes history.
    Sense id: en-historymaker-en-noun-mcveHlWr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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