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Publication vs Bookman - What's the difference?

publication | bookman |

As nouns the difference between publication and bookman

is that publication is the act of publishing printed or other matter while bookman is (old english law) one who held bookland.

publication

English

Noun

  • The act of publishing printed or other matter
  • * Jonathan Swift
    • The publication of these papers was not owing to our folly, but that of others.
  • An issue of printed or other matter, offered for sale or distribution
  • The communication of information to the general public etc.
  • * Jeremy Taylor
    • His jealousy attends the business, the recreations, the publications , and retirements of every man.

    bookman

    English

    Noun

    (bookmen)
  • (Old English Law) One who held bookland.
  • A studious or learned man; a scholar; a student; one who is more familiar with books than with people and things.
  • One who sells or publishes books; a bookseller.