CEFR B2

collector

noun

Meaning

A person who gathers or buys items of a particular type as a hobby or profession.

She is an avid stamp collector, with thousands of rare stamps from around the world.
The IRS sent a collector to the business to discuss overdue taxes.

Synonyms: gatherer, hoarder, acquirer, curator

noun

Pronunciation: /kəˈlɛktər/

A person who gathers or buys items of a particular type as a hobby or profession.

She is an avid stamp collector, with thousands of rare stamps from around the world.
The IRS sent a collector to the business to discuss overdue taxes.
He dreams of becoming a renowned art collector, discovering new talent before anyone else.

collector of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what type of items someone collects. — "He is a dedicated collector of rare books and manuscripts."
become a collector (collocation): To start collecting items as a hobby or profession. — "Many people aspire to become a collector of fine art."
tax collector (collocation): An official responsible for collecting taxes. — "The tax collector informed him about the outstanding amount owed."

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