Antiquarian ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Antiquarian ( adjective )

Relating to or dealing in antiques or antiquities.

Origin:

From latin antiquarius, from antiquus ("ancien.t")

Examples:

1. The Antiquarian Society is an organization devoted to the study of ancient artifacts.
2. The antiquarian bookshop specialized in rare and out-of-print books.
3. He was an antiquarian collector of ancient coins.
4. The museum has a large collection of antiquarian objects from ancient civilizations.
5. He was an antiquarian scholar, who had devoted his life to the study of ancient history.

(As a noun)

Antiquarian ( noun )

A person who studies or collects antiques or antiquities.

Origin:

From latin antiquarius, from antiquus ("ancien.t")

Examples:

1. He is considered one of the greatest antiquarians of the 18th century.
2. The antiquarian spent years researching the history of the ancient artifact.
3. He was an antiquarian book dealer and collector of rare manuscripts.
4. The antiquarian society was formed to promote the study of ancient cultures.
5. The antiquarian's collection of ancient coins was considered one of the finest in the world.