Antiquarian
noun
A person who collects, studies, or sells valuable old things.
As an antiquarian, he spends hours looking for antiques in flea markets.
Often appears as...
- become an antiquarian
- an experienced antiquarian
adjective
Relating to old objects, particularly antiques.
He has a deep love for antiquarian books, especially those with historical significance.
Often appears as...
- antiquarian shop
- antiquarian interests
noun
A person who collects, studies, or sells valuable old things.
As an antiquarian, he spends hours looking for antiques in flea markets.
Often appears as...
- become an antiquarian
- an experienced antiquarian
adjective
Relating to old objects, particularly antiques.
He has a deep love for antiquarian books, especially those with historical significance.
Often appears as...
- antiquarian shop
- antiquarian interests
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Passion for Past
An antiquarian has dedicated interest in historical objects beyond common antique enthusiasts.
Clara's library filled with rare manuscripts showcased her being an avid antiquarian.
Pro Tip 2/3Profession or Hobby
The word can imply a profession or hobby, so context indicates if it's a career or personal interest.
Meeting an antiquarian at the museum, I learned it was his career, not just a hobby.
Pro Tip 3/3Expert Knowledge
Antiquarians often possess specialized knowledge about particular historical periods or item types.
The antiquarian gave a talk on Renaissance art, her area of expertise.
Pro Tip 1/3Passion for Past
An antiquarian has dedicated interest in historical objects beyond common antique enthusiasts.
Clara's library filled with rare manuscripts showcased her being an avid antiquarian.
Pro Tip 2/3Profession or Hobby
The word can imply a profession or hobby, so context indicates if it's a career or personal interest.
Meeting an antiquarian at the museum, I learned it was his career, not just a hobby.
Pro Tip 3/3Expert Knowledge
Antiquarians often possess specialized knowledge about particular historical periods or item types.
The antiquarian gave a talk on Renaissance art, her area of expertise.
Pro Tip 1/3Passion for Past
An antiquarian has dedicated interest in historical objects beyond common antique enthusiasts.
Clara's library filled with rare manuscripts showcased her being an avid antiquarian.
Pro Tip 2/3Profession or Hobby
The word can imply a profession or hobby, so context indicates if it's a career or personal interest.
Meeting an antiquarian at the museum, I learned it was his career, not just a hobby.
Pro Tip 3/3Expert Knowledge
Antiquarians often possess specialized knowledge about particular historical periods or item types.
The antiquarian gave a talk on Renaissance art, her area of expertise.
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Laura Snyder: The...
a kind of gentleman's club populated mainly by antiquarians, literary men and the nobility. The members of the philosophical breakfast club helped form a number of new scientific societies, including the British Association. These new societies required
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Why do we have museums?...
antiquarian, and physician Ole Worm. Ole Worm collected natural specimens, human skeletons, ancient runic texts, and artifacts from the New World. In other curiosity cabinets, you could find genetic anomalies,
Video examples
Laura Snyder: The...
a kind of gentleman's club populated mainly by antiquarians, literary men and the nobility. The members of the philosophical breakfast club helped form a number of new scientific societies, including the British Association. These new societies required
Video examples
Why do we have museums?...
antiquarian, and physician Ole Worm. Ole Worm collected natural specimens, human skeletons, ancient runic texts, and artifacts from the New World. In other curiosity cabinets, you could find genetic anomalies,
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Quote examples
Alexander Gilkes
British Businessman
My father discovered that our family had made long-case clocks in Warwickshire in the early 18th century. He managed to track down a fine example through an English antiquarian and horologist and gifted it to me for my 30th birthday.
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Michael Dirda
American Critic
With the possible exception of steampunk aficionados, many reasonable people must view my fascination with Victorian and Edwardian popular fiction - mysteries, fantasy, and adventure - as eccentric or merely antiquarian.
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William Boyd
British Novelist
I know many older writers who were very successful and whose books are now out of print, so you have to go to antiquarian booksellers to buy their fifth or eighth novel or whatever it is.
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David Shields
American Author
The novel is an artifact, which is why antiquarians cling to it so fervently.
Quote examples
Alexander Gilkes
British Businessman
My father discovered that our family had made long-case clocks in Warwickshire in the early 18th century. He managed to track down a fine example through an English antiquarian and horologist and gifted it to me for my 30th birthday.
Quote examples
Michael Dirda
American Critic
With the possible exception of steampunk aficionados, many reasonable people must view my fascination with Victorian and Edwardian popular fiction - mysteries, fantasy, and adventure - as eccentric or merely antiquarian.
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William Boyd
British Novelist
I know many older writers who were very successful and whose books are now out of print, so you have to go to antiquarian booksellers to buy their fifth or eighth novel or whatever it is.
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David Shields
American Author
The novel is an artifact, which is why antiquarians cling to it so fervently.
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