1. people who study, collect, or deal in antiques or ancient artifacts

Examples

• The antiquarians gathered at the auction to bid on rare manuscripts.
• Local antiquarians helped identify the age of the discovered pottery.
• She joined a society of antiquarians who specialized in medieval artifacts.
• The museum consulted several antiquarians about the authenticity of the painting.
• Antiquarians often spend years researching the provenance of historical objects.
• The book fair attracted antiquarians from across the country.