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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bibliolater
Noun
  • Garing has seen a shift in Merrill as she's moved from content creator to bookseller.
    Gili Malinsky Tasia Jensen, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
  • In 1996, the bookseller opened a two-story location in downtown’s Sundance Square, on Commerce at East 3rd streets, around the corner from the AMC Palace movie theater.
    Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • So, where are bibliophiles headed in 2026?
    Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
  • In the sumptuousness of the bibliophile’s parlor, studying Black history occasioned reverent, joyous gatherings.
    Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Bibliolater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bibliolater. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster