antiquarian

/æntɪˈkwɛəriən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who collects, studies, and deals in antiquities; a collector or enthusiast of old and rare items, especially books, manuscripts, and other historical objects.

“The antiquarian bookshop was a treasure trove for historians and collectors alike.”

Synonyms

  • collector
  • enthusiast
  • historian

Antonyms

  • contemporary
  • modernist