antiquarian

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an expert or collector of antiquities
  2. adjective of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities
  3. adjective of or relating to antiques or antiquities

Etymology

From antiquary + -an.

In classic literature

Synonyms

antiquary, archaist

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