Collector — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /kə-ˈlek-tər/ col·lec·tor

Meaning & Definition of Collector

Collector (noun)

  1. one that collects
  2. an official who collects funds or moneys
  3. a person who makes a collection

Collector (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in admirer, connoisseur

    similar: admirer, amateur, connoisseur, dilettante, groupie, authority, expert, addict, aficionado, buff, bug, devotee, enthusiast, fan, fanatic, fancier, fiend, fool, freak, habitué, head, hound, junkie, lover, maniac (informal), maven, nut, sucker, adherent, convert, cultist, disciple, follower, hanger-on, votary, advocate, apostle, backer, champion, evangelist, exponent, friend, patron, promoter, proponent, supporter, partisan, zealot, booster, rooter, well-wisher, faddist
    opposite: nonfan, nonadmirer, belittler, carper, critic, detractor

Related Entry: Collector's item (noun)

Collector's item is a different word from Collector. The synonyms below are for collector's item, not for collector.

  1. as in collectible

    similar: collectible, conversation piece, keepsake, memento, souvenir, figurine, objet d'art, ornament, bagatelle, trifle, bijouterie, bric-a-brac, gimcrackery, trinketry, trumpery, virtu, bauble, bibelot, curio, curiosity, doodad, gaud, gewgaw, gimcrack, kickshaw, knickknack, novelty, ornamental, tchotchke, trinket

Related Entry: Collector's items (noun)

Collector's items is a different word from Collector. The synonyms below are for collector's items, not for collector.

  1. as in collectibles

    similar: collectibles, conversation pieces, keepsakes, mementos, souvenirs, figurines, objets d'art, ornaments, bagatelles, trifles, bijouteries, bric-a-brac, gimcrackeries, trinketries, trumperies, virtus, baubles, bibelots, curios, curiosities, doodads, gauds, gewgaws, gimcracks, kickshaws, knickknacks, novelties, ornamentals, tchotchkes, trinkets

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Collector

The most common words with a similar meaning to Collector:

Informal: maniac
admirer, amateur, connoisseur, dilettante, groupie, authority, expert, addict, aficionado, buff, bug, devotee, enthusiast, fan, fanatic, fancier, fiend, fool, freak, habitué, head, hound, junkie, lover, maven, nut, sucker, adherent, convert, cultist, disciple, follower, hanger-on, votary, advocate, apostle, backer, champion, evangelist, exponent

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Collector

Words with the opposite meaning of Collector:

nonfan, nonadmirer, belittler, carper, critic, detractor

Word Forms of Collector

Derived words: collectorship (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Collector

Middle English collectour, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin collēctōr-, collēctor, from colleg-, variant stem of colligere "to gather together, assemble, accumulate" + -tōr-, -tor, agent suffix collect:2

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Collector

Words & Phrases Containing Collector

collector's item, solar collector

Frequently Asked Questions about Collector

What does "Collector" mean?

"Collector" means one that collects. As a noun, it is defined as: one that collects.

What is another word for "Collector"?

Other words for "Collector" include admirer, amateur, connoisseur, dilettante, groupie, authority, expert and addict. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Collector" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Collector"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Collector". Common alternatives include admirer, amateur, connoisseur, dilettante, groupie, authority, expert, addict, aficionado and buff.

What is the opposite of "Collector"?

Antonyms of "Collector" include nonfan, nonadmirer, belittler, carper, critic and detractor.

Is "Collector" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Collector" is a noun.

Is "Collector" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Collector" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Collector"?

"Collector" is pronounced /kə-ˈlek-tər/ and divided into syllables as col·lec·tor.

What is the origin of the word "Collector"?

"Collector" comes from Middle English collectour, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin collēctōr-, collēctor, from colleg-, variant stem of colligere "to gather together, assemble, accumulate" + -tōr-, -tor, agent suffix collect:2. First known use: 15th century.