Bookman Meaning in English
word
ˈbʊkmən
BUUK-muhn
bˈʊkmən
BUUK-muhn
Definition
A 'bookman' is a person who loves books, is very knowledgeable about literature, or studies books deeply, especially as a scholar or book expert.
Usage & Nuances
Old-fashioned or formal; rarely used in daily conversation. More common in academic or literary contexts. Refers to a knowledgeable lover of books, not just someone who sells them. Do not confuse with 'bookseller.'
Spanish: erudito - hombre de letrasPortuguese (BR): erudito - homem de letrasPortuguese (PT): erudito - homem de letrasChinese (Simplified): 学者 - 书籍专家Chinese (Traditional): 學者 - 書籍專家Hindi: पुस्तक प्रेमी - विद्वानArabic: مثقف - رجل أدبBengali: গ্রন্থবিশারদ - বইপ্রেমী (পটু ব্যক্তি)Russian: книголюб - библиофил - знаток книгJapanese: 書籍愛好家 - 本の専門家Vietnamese: người yêu sách - học giả về sáchKorean: 책애호가 - 서적 전문가Turkish: kitapsever - kitap bilginiUrdu: کتاب دوست - کتاب دان (ماہر مطالعہ)Indonesian: pecinta buku - ahli buku
Example Sentences
The old professor was a true bookman.
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A bookman spends hours studying in the library.
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The museum was guided by a respected bookman.
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If anyone knows rare books, it's Tom—he's a total bookman.
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Being a bookman means always searching for new stories to read.
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You can always spot a bookman—he loses track of time in any bookstore.
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