CEFR B2

bookman

noun

Meaning

A person who is knowledgeable about books, often a bookseller or collector.

Examples

The antique shop was run by a friendly bookman who knew the history of every volume.
She consulted the bookman to find a specific out-of-print novel.

Synonyms: bibliophile, bookseller, reader

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bookman (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊkmən/

Definition

A person who is knowledgeable about books, often a bookseller or collector.

Examples

The antique shop was run by a friendly bookman who knew the history of every volume.
She consulted the bookman to find a specific out-of-print novel.
He spent his retirement years as a bookman, cataloging his extensive library.

Synonyms of bookman

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Antonyms of bookman

Words with the opposite meaning to bookman:

illiterate

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