Antiquarian
Pronunciation: /ˈænˌtaɪˈkuˈæɹiən/
Antiquarian (noun)
- A person who studies or collects old books, artifacts, or objects from the past.
Examples
- An antiquarian often finds treasures in flea markets.
- An antiquarian collects old books and artifacts.
Common collocations: rare antiquarian books, famous antiquarian dealers, antiquarian literature, antiquarian artifacts
Antiquarian (adjective)
- Describing something that is connected to old books, artifacts, or historical objects.
Examples
- The antiquarian shop sells vintage furniture and decor.
- Antiquarian books are valuable because they are very old.