antiquarian
pronunciation
How to pronounce antiquarian in British English:
UK [ˌæntɪˈkweəriən]
How to pronounce antiquarian in American English:
US [ˌæntɪˈkweriən]
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- Noun:
- an expert or collector of antiquities
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities
- of or relating to antiques or antiquities
Word Origin
- antiquarian (n.)
- "one who studies or is fond of antiquities," c. 1600, from Latin antiquarius "pertaining to antiquity," from antiquus (see antique (adj.)) + -an. As an adjective from 1771.
Example
- 1. His interest as a writer was distinctly antiquarian .
- 2. The antiquarian refers the vase to the second century .
- 3. The library is rich in historical books and antiquarian works .
- 4. As the singapore antiquarian had promised when I showed him my cup it was hard to know what to believe .
- 5. Second-hand and antiquarian books , and sheet music ; they have something for everyone .