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/ˈæntɪkw(ə)ɹi/ · noun
A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian..
The sound of the bubbling water grew more distinct, as the ear became accustomed to its music: it reminded him of one very like it in Etheringhame Park. Both might have made the delight of either antiquary or poet.
Instructed by the antiquary times.
Use antiquary when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Antiquary means A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian..
Common synonyms include antiquarian.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The sound of the bubbling water grew more distinct, as the ear became accustomed to its music: it reminded him of one very like it in Etheringhame Park. Both might have made the delight of either antiquary or poet.
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