antiquarian

🇺🇸 /ˌæntɪˈkweriən/ 🇬🇧 /ˌæntɪˈkweəriən/
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adjective
R

related to old and valuable things, like books or art

He opened an antiquarian bookstore to sell rare and valuable books.

noun
R

a person who studies, collects, or sells old and valuable things

The antiquarian was an expert in rare books and maps.

translation

adj. related to old and valuable things, like books or art
n. a person who studies, collects, or sells old and valuable things

Word Forms

Plural antiquaries