English Explanatory Dictionary

antiquary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.
adj
  1. Relating to antiquity.

Pronunciation

/ˈæntɪkw(ə)ɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-antiquary.wav /ˈæntɪˌkwɛɹi/

Word forms

antiquary antiquaries antiquitary

Etymology

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

Related words

ancient antic antiquariat antiquated antique antiquity

Derived words

antiquarian antiquarianism antiquarianist antiquarism antiquarist
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