collector

noun B2

Meaning

A collector is a person who gathers and accumulates items of a specific type, often for personal enjoyment or investment purposes.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "collector" with "collection," which refers to the items themselves rather than the person who gathers them.

Example Sentences

Are you a collector of old coins or stamps ?
My uncle is a collector of old coins and stamps .
The collector carefully examined each item before adding it to the archive .
The collector carefully examined the rare stamps in the album .

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