antiquarian
[ an-ti-kwair-ee-uh n ]
/ ˌæn tɪˈkwɛər i ən /
adjective
pertaining to antiquaries or to the study of antiquities.
of, dealing in, or interested in old or rare books.
noun
an antiquary.
a size of drawing and writing paper, 31 × 53 or 29 × 52 inches.
OTHER WORDS FROM antiquarian
an·ti·quar·i·an·ism, nounWords nearby antiquarian
antipsychotic,
antipyretic,
antipyrine,
antipyrotic,
antiq.,
antiquarian,
antiquark,
antiquary,
antiquate,
antiquated,
antique
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British Dictionary definitions for antiquarianism
antiquarian
/ (ˌæntɪˈkwɛərɪən) /
adjective
concerned with the study of antiquities or antiques
noun
the largest size of handmade drawing paper, 53 × 31 inches
a less common name for antiquary