Antiquary: meaning, definitions and examples
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antiquary
[ ænˈtɪkwəri ]
historical study
An antiquary is a person who studies, collects, or deals in antiquities. This might include artifacts from ancient civilizations, manuscripts, or any objects that have historical significance. Antiquaries often have extensive knowledge about the history and context of the items they study, and they play a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage. Their work can involve research, classification, and the promotion of knowledge about historical items.
Synonyms
archaeologist, collector, historian
Examples of usage
- The antiquary displayed rare artifacts in the museum.
- She met with fellow antiquaries to discuss their findings.
- The book was written by a noted antiquary.
- An antiquary often attends auctions to find historical treasures.
Translations
Translations of the word "antiquary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antiquário
- antiquário (в значенні «колекціонер старовин»)
- антикварний магазин
🇮🇳 पुरातत्वज्ञ
- पुरातात्विक वस्तुएँ
- एंटीकी कलेक्टर
🇩🇪 Antiquar
- Antiquitätenhändler
- Antiquität
🇮🇩 antiquarian
- pedagang barang antik
- kolektor barang antik
🇺🇦 антиквар
- антикварний
- антикварний магазин
🇵🇱 antykwariusz
- antykwariat
- kolekcjoner antyków
🇯🇵 骨董商
- アンティークコレクター
- 骨董品
🇫🇷 antiquaire
- collectionneur d'antiquités
- boutique d'antiquités
🇪🇸 antiquario
- comerciante de antigüedades
- coleccionista de antigüedades
🇹🇷 antikacı
- antika koleksiyoncusu
- antik dükkan
🇰🇷 골동품상
- 골동품 수집가
- 골동품 가게
🇸🇦 تاجر التحف
- جامع التحف
- متجر التحف
🇨🇿 antikvář
- obchod s antikvárními
- sběratel starožitností
🇸🇰 antikvár
- obchod s antikvitami
- zberateľ starožitností
🇨🇳 古董商
- 收藏古董的人
- 古董店
🇸🇮 antikvar
- trgovina z antikvitetami
- zbiratelj starin
🇮🇸 fornminjar
- antíkakaupmaður
- forngripur
🇰🇿 антиквар
- антиквариат
- антикварлық дүкен
🇬🇪 ანტიკვარი
- ანტიკვარი მაღაზია
- ანტიკვარი კოლექციონერი
🇦🇿 antikvar
- qədim əşyalar ticarəti
- antik kollektor
🇲🇽 antiquario
- comerciante de antigüedades
- coleccionista de antigüedades
Word origin
The term 'antiquary' dates back to the late 16th century, derived from the Latin word 'antiquarius', which means pertaining to antiquity. In the early days, antiquaries were often scholars who focused on the study of ancient artifacts and manuscripts, and they played a significant role in the development of archaeology and historical studies. Their work became more structured in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly with the establishment of societies dedicated to antiquarian studies, such as the Society of Antiquaries of London founded in 1707. The influence of antiquaries helped to foster a deeper appreciation for history and preservation of cultural heritage, leading to the development of modern museums and historical research methodologies. Over time, the term has broadened to include anyone engaged in the study or collection of historical objects, highlighting the lasting impact of these early scholars on the field of history.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,744, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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