Cool MateMeaning of Collector
a person who collects things, either as a hobby or as a job
In simple words: A person who gathers or collects things.
Collector in a sentence
- a stamp collector
- **ticket/tax collectors**
- a major collector of Japanese art
How to use Collector
Used to describe someone who has a hobby of gathering items like stamps, coins, or art. Not usually used in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
collector + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'COLlection of COLlected items'.
Related words
Synonyms for Collector
- gatherer
- accumulator
- hoarder
- curator
Opposites of Collector
- discarder
- detractor
Common mistakes with Collector
- Confused with 'collection' (the items gathered).
- Incorrectly used as a verb.
- Not recognizing it has both positive (hobbyist) and negative (debt collector) meanings.
Collector appears in
Collector in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جامع
شخص يجمع أو يحصل على الأشياء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সংগ্রাহক
একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি জিনিসপত্র সংগ্রহ করেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Sammler
Jemand, der Dinge sammelt.
- SpanishEspañol
Coleccionista
Alguien que junta o reúne cosas.
- Persianفارسی
جمعآورنده
شخصی که چیزها را جمع میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Collectionneur
Une personne qui rassemble ou collectionne des choses.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संग्राहक
एक व्यक्ति जो चीजें इकट्ठा करता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Collezionista
Una persona che raccoglie o colleziona cose.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Colecionador
Alguém que junta ou coleciona coisas.
- RussianРусский
Коллекционер
Человек, который собирает или коллекционирует вещи.
- Urduاردو
جمع کرنے والا
ایسا شخص جو چیزیں جمع کرتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
收藏家
收集东西的人。
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- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Collector
What does Collector mean?
A person who gathers or collects things.
What is the definition of Collector?
a person who collects things, either as a hobby or as a job
How do you use Collector in a sentence?
a stamp collector
Can you give another example of Collector?
**ticket/tax collectors**
What are synonyms for Collector?
Common alternatives include gatherer, accumulator, hoarder, curator.
What is the opposite of Collector?
Opposite meanings include discarder, detractor.
What words go with Collector?
It commonly pairs with great, major, avid, a collector’s item.
What are common mistakes when using Collector?
Confused with 'collection' (the items gathered). Incorrectly used as a verb. Not recognizing it has both positive (hobbyist) and negative (debt collector) meanings.
How do you pronounce Collector?
US: /["/kəˈlektər/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈlektə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Collector?
Used to describe someone who has a hobby of gathering items like stamps, coins, or art. Not usually used in formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Collector?
"Collector" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.