antiquary
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antiquary
- /ˈæntɪkw(ə)ɹi/ UK
- /ˈæntɪˌkwɛɹi/ US
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From Latin antīquārius (“pertaining to antiquity, one fond of or employed in antiquities”), from antīquus (“ancient”) + -ārius; equivalent to antique + -ary.
noun antiquaries · antiquitary
- A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian.
- An aficionado or student of antiquities, ancient artifacts, historic sites, ancient writings, or relics of the past. The sound of the bubbling water grew more distinct, as the ear became accustomed to its music: it reminded him of one very like it in Etheringhame Park. Both might have made the delight of either antiquary or poet.
adjective antiquitary
- Relating to antiquity. Instructed by the antiquary times.
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noun a person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques; an antiquarian
| Español | anticuario |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 古董商 gǔdǒngshāng |
| Português | antiquário |
| Français | antiquaire |
| Deutsch | Antiquar, Antiquarin |
| Ελληνικά | αρχαιοδίφης archaiodífis |
| Русский | антиква́р antikvár |
Talk about this word "antiquary." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/antiquary. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. antiquary. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/antiquary "antiquary." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/antiquary.Cite this
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