Antiquarian

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪkweəriən/

Definitions of antiquarian

noun a person who studies or collects antiques

Example Sentences

A1 The antiquarian showed me his collection of old coins.

A2 The antiquarian was excited to find a rare book at the flea market.

B1 The antiquarian specializes in restoring and selling ancient artifacts.

B2 The antiquarian's shop is filled with valuable antiques from different time periods.

C1 The antiquarian's knowledge of history and artifacts is unparalleled.

C2 The antiquarian's expertise in identifying and appraising rare items is highly sought after.

adjective relating to or dealing in antiques

Example Sentences

A1 She found an antiquarian book at the flea market.

A2 The antiquarian shop was filled with old maps and prints.

B1 The historian specialized in antiquarian artifacts from the Middle Ages.

B2 The museum had a collection of antiquarian furniture dating back to the 18th century.

C1 The antiquarian expert authenticated the rare manuscript with precision.

C2 The antiquarian dealer was known for his extensive knowledge of ancient pottery.

Examples of antiquarian in a Sentence

formal The antiquarian spent years researching and cataloging rare historical artifacts.

informal My friend is a bit of an antiquarian - he loves collecting old books and coins.

slang I didn't know you were such an antiquarian, always digging up old stuff.

figurative Her love for tradition and history made her an antiquarian at heart.

Grammatical Forms of antiquarian

past tense

antiquarianed

plural

antiquarians

comparative

more antiquarian

superlative

most antiquarian

present tense

antiquarians

future tense

will antiquarian

perfect tense

have antiquarianed

continuous tense

is antiquarianing

singular

antiquarian

positive degree

antiquarian

infinitive

to antiquarian

gerund

antiquarianing

participle

antiquarianed

Origin and Evolution of antiquarian

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'antiquarian' originated from the Latin word 'antiquarius', which means 'pertaining to ancient things'
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who studied or collected ancient artifacts, the term 'antiquarian' has evolved to also refer to someone who is interested in or knowledgeable about history in general.