bibliolater

noun

ˌbi-blē-ˈä-lə-tər How to pronounce bibliolater (audio)
Definition of bibliolaternext
as in bookseller
one who is keenly devoted to books a bibliolater who regards vandalism to a library as being equal to desecration of a church

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  1. bookseller
  2. bibliophile
Noun
  • For Chloé’s Atelier des Fleurs fragrances, Coty created a pop-up bouquiniste, or bookseller, concept store with Lagardère in the Geneva airport.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Meet Bonnie Slotnick, beloved bookseller and purveyor of cookbooks in the East Village lo these many years.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of bookseller
Noun
  • His wife eventually died of tuberculosis, and a brokenhearted Vroman, a bibliophile, sold off a chunk of his vast book collection to collect capital to open the store.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Stepping into the real-life setting of your favorite novel, browsing bookstores and gorgeous libraries, and seeing where famous writers once lived and worked is a pretty special way for a bibliophile to experience a city.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of bibliophile
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“Bibliolater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bibliolater. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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