Collector

/kəˈlɛktər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who collects items, often as a hobby.

The collector displayed his extensive array of vintage stamps at the exhibition.

A device or apparatus used to gather or accumulate materials or data.

The solar collector efficiently converted sunlight into usable energy.

Someone who collects money or debts.

The collector called to remind me of the outstanding balance on my account.

From Latin 'collectus', meaning 'gathered together'.

tax collector

A person appointed to collect taxes.

collection agency

A company that collects outstanding debts for others.

garbage collector

A person or vehicle that collects waste material.

collect

To gather items of interest.

collection

The act of gathering items, or a group of gathered items.

collectible

An item worth collecting.

A person who hoards items excessively.

He's such a collector, his house is filled with old toys!

A vintage item enthusiast.

She's a real collector, always hunting for retro furniture.