collector
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for collector, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who collects items, often as a hobby.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use collector
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Late Latin collector, from Latin colligere, "to gather together".
Full origin of collector →Frequently asked questions
What does “collector” mean?
The word “collector” means a person who collects items, often as a hobby. In plain terms, someone (or something) that gathers items or payments — a hobbyist collector, a debt collector, or a transistor part.
How do you pronounce “collector”?
“Collector” is pronounced kuh-LEHK-tuh (/kəˈlɛk.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “collector” in a sentence?
Here is “collector” used in a sentence: “He's a serious collector of rare comic books.”
What part of speech is “collector”?
“Collector” is a noun.
Where does the word “collector” come from?
The word “collector” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin collector, from Latin colligere, "to gather together".
Is “collector” a common word?
“Collector” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “collector” have?
“Collector” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who collects items, often as a hobby.
What is the difference between a "collector" and a "hoarder"?
A collector deliberately gathers specific items, often organising and valuing them as a hobby. A hoarder accumulates large quantities of things without selective purpose and often struggles to discard them; "collector" carries a positive tone, while "hoarder" is usually negative.
What is the difference between a "collector" and a "curator"?
A collector personally acquires and owns items, typically for enjoyment or investment. A curator is a professional who selects, organises, and looks after items in a museum or gallery, usually items they do not personally own.
What is a "debt collector" or a "tax collector"?
In these terms, a "collector" is a person or agency whose job is to collect payments that are owed. A debt collector pursues money owed to a business, while a tax collector gathers taxes on behalf of a government.
What is a "collector's item"?
A "collector's item" is an object considered valuable or desirable to collectors, often because it is rare, old, or no longer produced. The related word "collectible" describes items specifically made or kept to be collected.