plural collectors
1
: a person who collects certain things as a hobby
He is an avid stamp collector.
The painting was purchased by a private collector.
2
: a person whose job is to collect something (such as trash or money)
The trash collectors came early today.
a tax/bill/debt collector
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“Collector.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/collector. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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