gatherer (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæðərər/

Definition

A person or animal that collects things, especially food, from various sources.

Examples

• The early human societies were primarily composed of hunters and gatherers.

• A squirrel is a diligent gatherer of nuts, storing them for the winter months.

• She became a gatherer of rare stamps, spending hours at auctions and online forums.

Synonyms of gatherer

Words with a similar meaning to gatherer:

• collector
• harvester
• accumulator
• forager

Antonyms of gatherer

Words with the opposite meaning to gatherer:

• distributor
• spender

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