Antiquarian: meaning, definitions and examples
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antiquarian
[ หรฆntษชหkwษษriษn ]
collector of antiques
An antiquarian is a person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques and antiquities. This often includes historical artifacts, manuscripts, or rare books. Antiquarians are usually motivated by a passion for history and seek to preserve items of historical significance. They may also participate in the academic study of these objects, contributing to our understanding of the past. The field is highly specialized, often requiring extensive knowledge about specific periods or types of artifacts.
Synonyms
antique dealer, collector, historian.
Examples of usage
- The antiquarian found a rare manuscript at the auction.
- She visited the antiquarian shop to browse the collection of historical maps.
- His work as an antiquarian helped uncover the secrets of ancient cultures.
- The university hosts a seminar led by a renowned antiquarian.
Translations
Translations of the word "antiquarian" in other languages:
๐ต๐น antiquarista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคคเคจเคคเคพ เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคทเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Antiquar
๐ฎ๐ฉ antiquarian
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฝัะธะบะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ antykwariusz
๐ฏ๐ต ้ชจ่ฃๅ
๐ซ๐ท antiquaire
๐ช๐ธ antiquario
๐น๐ท antikacฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณจ๋ํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุงุฌุฑ ุงูุชุญู
๐จ๐ฟ antikvรกล
๐ธ๐ฐ antiquรกr
๐จ๐ณ ๅค็ฉๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ antikvar
๐ฎ๐ธ fornmunasali
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝัะธะบะฒะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ antiquarian
๐ฒ๐ฝ antiquario
Etymology
The term 'antiquarian' originates from the Latin word 'antiquarius', which means 'pertaining to antiquities' or 'of ancient times'. The root 'antiquus' in Latin translates to 'ancient' or 'old'. The use of 'antiquarian' in English began in the 16th century, reflecting a growing interest in the study and collection of ancient artifacts during the Renaissance. As the Enlightenment progressed, antiquarians played an important role in the development of historical scholarship. They often traveled extensively, documenting and collecting objects from various cultures, and their work laid the foundation for modern archaeology and museum studies. The field has evolved, but the dedication to preserving and understanding the past remains a core value in antiquarianism.