1. Plural of antiquarianism; the practice, study, or collection of antiquities; scholarly interest in or devotion to ancient objects, texts, or history.
Usage: Usually used in academic or scholarly contexts; Can refer to the collective practices or multiple instances of antiquarian study
2. Plural of antiquarianism; archaic or old-fashioned ideas, customs, or language characteristic of antiquarians.
Usage: Less common usage; often pejorative when referring to outdated thinking

Examples

• The museum's collection reflects various antiquarianisms from the Victorian era.
• Her antiquarianisms in language made her writing feel distant from modern readers.
• Medieval antiquarianisms influenced how Renaissance scholars approached ancient texts.
• The professor's antiquarianisms extended to collecting rare manuscripts and first editions.
• His antiquarianisms sometimes obscured rather than clarified historical understanding.
• The library housed numerous antiquarianisms, from illuminated manuscripts to ancient coins.