antiquarian

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an·ti·quar·i·an / ˌantiˈkwe(ə)rēən/ • adj. relating to or dealing in antiques or rare books. ∎  valuable because rare or old: antiquarian books.• n. a person who studies or collects antiques or antiquities.DERIVATIVES: an·ti·quar·i·an·ism / -ˌnizəm/ n.