What is another word for Bibliotaph?

Pronunciation: [bˈɪblɪˌɒtaf] (IPA)

Bibliotaph is a term used to describe someone who hoards books as if they are treasures, but doesn't read them. There are a few other words that can be used to describe this type of person: a bibliomane is someone who collects books obsessively, a bibliophile is someone who loves books and reading, and a bibliomaniac is someone who has a strong psychological need to collect books. All of these words have slightly different connotations, but they all suggest someone who is passionate about books in some way or another. Whether you're a bibliophile or bibliotaph, it's important to give your books the attention they deserve.

What are the hypernyms for Bibliotaph?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Bibliotaph

Richard Heber, the Bibliotaph, too, had collections of miscellaneous books at Paris, Antwerp, Brussels, and other continental towns, to say nothing of London, where the aristocracy among his treasures were deposited.
"Book Collecting A Guide for Amateurs"
John Herbert Slater

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