antiquary

== English == === Alternative forms === antiquitary === Etymology === From Latin antīquārius (“pertaining to antiquity, one fond of or employed in antiquities”), from antīquus (“ancient”) + -ārius; equivalent to antique +‎ -ary. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈæntɪkw(ə)ɹi/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈæntɪˌkwɛɹi/ === Noun === antiquary (plural antiquaries) A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian. An aficionado or student of antiquities, ancient artifacts, historic sites, ancient writings, or relics of the past. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === antiquary (not comparable) Relating to antiquity.