noun
antiquary
Antiquary (noun) means someone with expert knowledge of antiques, or who collects them, sometimes in an official role.
noun
1
Someone with expert knowledge of antiques, or who collects them, sometimes in an official role.
2
Someone with a strong interest in ancient objects, old sites, early writing, or other remains from the past.
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Etymology
From Latin antīquārius ('pertaining to antiquity, one fond of or employed in antiquities'), from antīquus ('ancient') plus -ārius; equivalent to antique + -ary.
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What is the meaning of antiquary?
"antiquary" (noun) means someone with expert knowledge of antiques, or who collects them, sometimes in an official role.
What is another word for antiquary?
Other words for "antiquary" include archaist, antiquarian.
What are the different meanings of antiquary?
"antiquary" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone with expert knowledge of antiques, or who collects them, sometimes in an official role; 2. Someone with a strong interest in ancient objects, old sites, early writing, or other remains from the past.
