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bookman

UK
/ˈbʊk.mən/
US
/ˈbʊk.mən/

Translations

bookmannoun
bookmen
pl
UK
/ˈbʊk.mən/
US
/ˈbʊk.mən/
bibliophilePersonne passionnée de livres; surtout lecteur assidu ou collectionneur.
As a dedicated bookman, he spent every weekend browsing through second-hand bookstores.
En véritable bibliophile, il passait tous ses week-ends à parcourir les librairies d’occasion.
libraireMarchand ou vendeur de livres.
The old bookman on the corner always had rare first editions for sale.
Le vieux libraire au coin de la rue avait toujours de rares premières éditions à vendre.
Additional translations
éruditPersonne savante, notamment versée dans les livres.
Synonyms
bibliophile
bookworm
literary person
reader
scholar

Definitions

bookmannoun
A person who is fond of books, especially one who reads a lot or collects books.
As a dedicated bookman, he spent every weekend browsing through second-hand bookstores.
A scholar or learned person, particularly one who is knowledgeable about books.
The bookman was often consulted for his extensive knowledge of rare manuscripts.
A seller or dealer in books; a bookseller.
The old bookman on the corner always had rare first editions for sale.
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