Bibliopolist (Noun)
Meaning
A dealer in secondhand books (especially rare or curious books).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The elderly bibliopolist spent his days scouring estate sales for rare volumes to resell in his quirky bookstore.
- Travelers and locals alike flocked to the small shop, drawn by the bibliopolist's eclectic collection of used books.
- As a young bibliopolist, he honed his skills by appraising and purchasing secondhand books from thrift stores and garage sales.
- The renowned bibliopolist was known for his extensive knowledge of 19th-century literature and his exceptional ability to value rare books.
- In the back room of the shop, the bibliopolist carefully restored a worn leather-bound edition of a classic novel.