Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who gathers and keeps items like stamps, coins, or artwork. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
She's a collector of rare coins.The stamp collector found a valuable piece at the market.
Etymology:
Originating from the Middle English term collectour, derived from Old French collecteur and ultimately from Latin collector, meaning one who gathers.
Usage Statistics:
13 mentions per 1 million words
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