Word
antiquarian
Phoneticsan·ti·quar·i·an
UK/ˌæntɪkwˈeəɹiən/
Definition
n. a person who collects and studies old books, coins, or other objects. They are usually very interested in history and the past.
n. a person who collects and studies objects from the past, particularly books, manuscripts, and coins. Often implies a scholarly or obsessive interest in historical relics.
Examples
“The antiquarian spent years searching for rare medieval coins.”
“The local library was founded by a wealthy antiquarian who donated his entire collection of 18th-century maps.”
“While some collectors focus on modern art, the antiquarian remains devoted to the tactile experience of handling centuries-old parchment and deciphering faded ink.”
Examples
simple
“The antiquarian spent years searching for rare medieval coins.”
contextual
“The local library was founded by a wealthy antiquarian who donated his entire collection of 18th-century maps.”
complex
“While some collectors focus on modern art, the antiquarian remains devoted to the tactile experience of handling centuries-old parchment and deciphering faded ink.”
Etymology
From antiquary + -an.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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