Antiquarian (Noun)
Meaning
An expert or collector of antiquities.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The renowned antiquarian spent her life studying and collecting ancient artifacts from around the world.
- As an antiquarian, he was particularly interested in the historical significance of the vase and its place in the cultural heritage of the region.
- The museum hired a team of antiquarians to catalog and preserve the recently discovered archaeological finds.
- After years of searching, the antiquarian finally found the rare book he had been seeking, a 16th-century volume bound in leather.
- The local antiquarian society sponsored an exhibit featuring rare coins and other historical treasures from the community's past.