bookman
3 synonyms for bookman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person deeply devoted to books and reading; a scholar.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
scholarly person
Etymology
From Old English bocmann, originally denoting someone who held "bookland" — land granted by a written charter.
Full origin of bookman →Frequently asked questions
What does “bookman” mean?
The word “bookman” means a person deeply devoted to books and reading; a scholar. In plain terms, an old-fashioned term for someone who loves and lives among books.
How do you use “bookman” in a sentence?
Here is “bookman” used in a sentence: “He was every inch a bookman, with shelves overflowing into the hallway.”
What part of speech is “bookman”?
“Bookman” is a noun.
Where does the word “bookman” come from?
The word “bookman” comes from Old English. From Old English bocmann, originally denoting someone who held "bookland" — land granted by a written charter.
