Antiquarian

//ˌæn.tɪˈkwɛɹ.i.ən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A collector or student of, or expert in, antiquities or antiques.
  2. 2
    an expert or collector of antiquities wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to antiquaries, or to antiquity.

    "antiquarian literature"

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to antiques or antiquities wordnet
  2. 2
    of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities wordnet

Synonyms

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antiquaryantiquaryantiquaristantique collectorantique dealerantique-car collector

Example

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"I bought this watch from the antiquarian."

Etymology

From antiquary + -an.

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