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collector
noun col·lec·tor \kə-ˈlek-tər\
: a person who collects certain things as a hobby
: a person whose job is to collect something (such as trash or money)
Full 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
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First Known Use of COLLECTOR
14th century
COLLECTOR Defined for Kids
collector
noun col·lec·tor \kə-ˈlek-tər\
Definition of COLLECTOR for Kids
1
: a person or thing that collects <stamp collector>
2
: a person whose business it is to collect money <a bill collector>
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