Definition

A person who sells books or has a strong interest in reading and literature.

Example

The bookman at the local store always recommends the best novels.

Conversation

I met the most interesting bookman at the fair yesterday.

Oh really? What made him interesting?

He had so many stories about rare books and authors.

That sounds amazing! I'd love to hear more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bookman → It is formed from "book" (from Old English *bōc*, meaning a written work or text) and "man" (from Old English *mann*, meaning a person). The word "bookman" refers to a person who is associated with books, often implying someone who reads or studies them.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'written work' ('book') and a 'person' ('man') — a bookman is someone who is a person associated with books.

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