noun

antiquary

Antiquary (noun) means a person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian.

noun

A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian.

An aficionado or student of antiquities, ancient artifacts, historic sites, ancient writings, or relics of the past.

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Etymology

From Latin antīquārius (“pertaining to antiquity, one fond of or employed in antiquities”), from antīquus (“ancient”) + -ārius; equivalent to antique + -ary.

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What is the meaning of antiquary?

"antiquary" (noun) means a person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian.

What are the different meanings of antiquary?

"antiquary" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian; 2. An aficionado or student of antiquities, ancient artifacts, historic sites, ancient writings, or relics of the past.