antiquary

UK
/ˈæntɪkwəri/
US
/ˈæntɪkwɛri/

Translations

antiquarynoun
antiquaries
pl
UK
/ˈæntɪkwəri/
US
/ˈæntɪkwɛri/
The antiquary had a vast collection of rare coins.
У антиквара была обширная коллекция редких монет.
The antiquary was fascinated by ancient manuscripts.
Антикварий был очарован древними манускриптами.
Additional translations
коллекционер древностей
antiquaryadjective
more antiquary
Comp.
most antiquary
Super.
UK
/ˈæn.tɪ.kwə.ri/
US
/ˈæn.tɪˌkwer.i/
Archaic/rare adjective meaning ‘relating to antiquaries or antiquities’; comparable like a regular descriptive adjective.

Definitions

antiquarynoun
A person who studies or collects antiques or antiquities.
The antiquary spent his weekends scouring flea markets for rare artifacts.
A person who is knowledgeable about the history and culture of ancient times.
As an antiquary, she was often consulted for her expertise on Roman history.
antiquaryadjective
Relating to antiquaries or to the study or collection of antiquities; antiquarian.
The museum published an antiquary catalogue detailing every Roman coin in its possession.