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collector

[kuh-lek-ter] / kəˈlɛk tər /
NOUN
one who collects accounts
Synonyms
STRONG
representative
WEAK
collection agency collection agent customs official revenue agent
NOUN
one who collects specimens
Synonyms
STRONGEST
connoisseur hobbyist
STRONG
accumulator antiquarian antiquary authority compiler fancier finder gatherer
WEAK
pack rat

Example Sentences

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"He was going from a collector to a dealer and it's a totally different thing buying as a collector than trying to buy as a dealer."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The fossil was discovered by an amateur collector in the Judith River Formation in Montana, a region known for preserving a rich record of a 75-million-year-old ecosystem.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Fisher extended her distinct style to fine art and became an avid collector and later used her wealth in philanthropy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

One day in December 2022, Ruben Molina — DJ, record collector, and community historian — received a call about a collection of 78rpm records in Azusa.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

“I know who this book collector is—Mr. Remora. I’ve met him.”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

Vocabulary lists containing collector

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