Antiquarian: meaning, definitions and examples

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antiquarian

 

[ หŒรฆntษชหˆkwษ›ษ™riษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น antiquarista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคคเคจเคคเคพ เคตเคฟเคถเฅ‡เคทเคœเฅเคž

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Antiquar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ antiquarian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝั‚ะธะบะฒะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ antykwariusz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ชจ่‘ฃๅ•†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท antiquaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ antiquario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท antikacฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณจ๋™ํ’ˆ์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงุฌุฑ ุงู„ุชุญู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antikvรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ antiquรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅค็Žฉๅ•†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ antikvar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fornmunasali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‚ะธะบะฒะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antiquarian

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,474, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.