collector
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col·lec·tor

noun \kə-ˈlek-tər\

Definition of COLLECTOR

: one that collects: as
a : an official who collects funds or moneys
b : a person who makes a collection <stamp collector>
c : an object or device that collects <the statuette was a dust collector>
d : solar collector
col·lec·tor·ship \-ˌship\ noun

Examples of COLLECTOR

  1. He is an avid stamp collector.
  2. The painting was purchased by a private collector.
  3. The trash collectors came early today.

First Known Use of COLLECTOR

14th century

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