antiquarian
1 of 2noun
an·ti·quar·i·an ˌan-tə-ˈkwer-ē-ən 
: one who collects or studies antiquities
antiquarian
2 of 2adjective
1
: of or relating to antiquarians or antiquities
2
: dealing in old or rare books
antiquarianism
ˌan-tə-ˈkwer-ē-ə-ˌni-zəm
noun 
Example Sentences
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Daniel Miller Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2021 Then, around 1820, a Philadelphia antiquarian named Alexander Young found Winslow’s account. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 21 Nov. 2019 From the 16th to the 19th century, generations of antiquarians searched for the burial place of the warrior queen, with targets including Stonehenge and even Charing Cross Station in London. Richard Hingley, National Geographic, 22 Oct. 2019 The late English antiquarian Hilda Ellis Davidson suggested that some elements of Ragnarok—the Sun turned to black, flames shooting toward the sky—could have been inspired by the eruption of volcanos in Iceland. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 16 Nov. 2018 By the 16th century cardinals and other antiquarians began to take an interest in the sculpture that occasionally turned up in these plots of land. Greg Woolf, WSJ, 29 June 2018 It was discovered in October 1817 by the strongman of the early antiquarians, Italian explorer Giovanni Battista Belzoni. Jim Berkeley, Town & Country, 5 Oct. 2016 JF Chen's eponymous Melrose Avenue shop is an antiquarian's paradise, offering museum-quality furniture, lighting, decor, and art. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2018 In their enthusiasm to denigrate medieval relics and their custodians, these Anglican antiquarians also dismissed some rational explanations for corporal incorruption. Katherine Harvey, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2017 René A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Mar. 2022 The city will host at least 10, offering hundreds of booths of modern and contemporary art, from blue chip to brand-new, and even a sampling of antiquarian books. Will Heinrich, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2020 Kay and his wife renovated the once-crumbling mansion and, with the help of an antiquarian friend in London, are filling it with period pieces and Nightingale memorabilia. Tina Hillier, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Feb. 2020 Architectural classicism is a living language, not an antiquarian straitjacket. Myron Magnet, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2020 Big-game hunters can browse the store’s antiquarian titles, and those looking for quantity will be drawn to the eclectic and constantly updated sales rack out front. Michael Hingston, Houston Chronicle, 20 Sep. 2019 All are invited to Huntington Hospital’s boutique and consignment shop, the Huntington Collection for a special sale of vintage, rare, collectible and antiquarian books. La Cañada Valley Sun, 24 Sep. 2019 All are invited to Huntington Hospital’s boutique and consignment shop, the Huntington Collection for a special sale of vintage, rare, collectible and antiquarian books. La Cañada Valley Sun, 24 Sep. 2019 Once a week or so, legendary antiquarian and shopkeeper John Rosselli steals away to his home away from home. Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 18 Nov. 2019 See More
Noun
In a letter to the editor, New York antiquarian Jan Skala announced his ownership of the watch. Daniel Miller Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2021 Then, around 1820, a Philadelphia antiquarian named Alexander Young found Winslow’s account. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 21 Nov. 2019 From the 16th to the 19th century, generations of antiquarians searched for the burial place of the warrior queen, with targets including Stonehenge and even Charing Cross Station in London. Richard Hingley, National Geographic, 22 Oct. 2019 The late English antiquarian Hilda Ellis Davidson suggested that some elements of Ragnarok—the Sun turned to black, flames shooting toward the sky—could have been inspired by the eruption of volcanos in Iceland. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 16 Nov. 2018 By the 16th century cardinals and other antiquarians began to take an interest in the sculpture that occasionally turned up in these plots of land. Greg Woolf, WSJ, 29 June 2018 It was discovered in October 1817 by the strongman of the early antiquarians, Italian explorer Giovanni Battista Belzoni. Jim Berkeley, Town & Country, 5 Oct. 2016 JF Chen's eponymous Melrose Avenue shop is an antiquarian's paradise, offering museum-quality furniture, lighting, decor, and art. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2018 In their enthusiasm to denigrate medieval relics and their custodians, these Anglican antiquarians also dismissed some rational explanations for corporal incorruption. Katherine Harvey, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2017 Adjective
The San Antonio antiquarian bookstore opened in 1967 downtown. René A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Mar. 2022 The city will host at least 10, offering hundreds of booths of modern and contemporary art, from blue chip to brand-new, and even a sampling of antiquarian books. Will Heinrich, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2020 Kay and his wife renovated the once-crumbling mansion and, with the help of an antiquarian friend in London, are filling it with period pieces and Nightingale memorabilia. Tina Hillier, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Feb. 2020 Architectural classicism is a living language, not an antiquarian straitjacket. Myron Magnet, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2020 Big-game hunters can browse the store’s antiquarian titles, and those looking for quantity will be drawn to the eclectic and constantly updated sales rack out front. Michael Hingston, Houston Chronicle, 20 Sep. 2019 All are invited to Huntington Hospital’s boutique and consignment shop, the Huntington Collection for a special sale of vintage, rare, collectible and antiquarian books. La Cañada Valley Sun, 24 Sep. 2019 All are invited to Huntington Hospital’s boutique and consignment shop, the Huntington Collection for a special sale of vintage, rare, collectible and antiquarian books. La Cañada Valley Sun, 24 Sep. 2019 Once a week or so, legendary antiquarian and shopkeeper John Rosselli steals away to his home away from home. Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 18 Nov. 2019 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1595, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1
antiquarians
noun
as in booksellers
Synonyms & Similar Words
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