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antiquary
UK
/ˈæntɪkwəri/
US
/ˈæntɪkwɛri/
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antiquary
noun
antiquaries
pl
UK
/ˈæntɪkwəri/
US
/ˈæntɪkwɛri/
антиквар
The antiquary had a vast collection of rare coins.
У антиквара была обширная коллекция редких монет.
антикварий
The antiquary was fascinated by ancient manuscripts.
Антикварий был очарован древними манускриптами.
Additional translations
коллекционер древностей
старьевщик
Synonyms
collector
curator
archaeologist
historian
antiquarian
antiquary
adjective
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
antiquary
noun
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.
antiquary
adjective
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.
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