1. a person who collects or deals in books
Usage: rare

Examples

• The elderly bibliotist had amassed thousands of rare manuscripts over his lifetime.
• As a professional bibliotist, she specialized in acquiring first editions for wealthy collectors.
• The bibliotist carefully examined the binding before making an offer on the antique volume.
• Local bibliotists gathered at the auction to bid on the estate’s impressive library.
• He made his living as a bibliotist, buying and selling valuable books to museums and private collectors.