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Antiquarian
A person who has a strong interest in the historical past, particularly in concrete evidence like objects, documents and archaeological sites. It is uncertain whether the term dates to ancient Roman or mediaeval times. A pejorative sense dating from the 17th century defines an antiquarian as a person who is overly focused on the details, to the exclusion of the larger picture.
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