bibliopolist

/ˌbɪblɪoʊˈpɒlɪst/ or /ˌbɪbli.oˈpɒlɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who deals in books, especially an antiquarian book dealer.

“The bibliopolist had an impressive collection of rare first editions.”

2. noun

A person who collects and studies books, especially an expert in bibliography.

“The bibliopolist spent years researching the history of printing presses.”

Synonyms

  • antiquarian
  • bibliophile
  • book collector

Antonyms

  • biblioclast
  • book destroyer