noun a person who collects things, such as stamps, coins, or art
adjective relating to or involved in the act of collecting
A wine collector who has an extensive cellar of rare and valuable wines
An insect collector who gathers specimens for study and preservation
A collector of rare paintings and sculptures
A coin collector who specializes in collecting ancient coins
A stamp collector who seeks rare and unique stamps for their collection
A collector of classic cars from the 1950s and 1960s
A collector of first editions and manuscripts from famous authors
A collector of signed jerseys, game-worn equipment, and other sports-related items
A collector may refer to someone who collects rare books, manuscripts, or other literary items for a private collection or for a library or museum.
In psychology, a collector may refer to someone who hoards or collects items excessively as a result of a psychological disorder known as hoarding disorder.
In the art world, a collector may refer to someone who acquires and displays works of art in a private collection or gallery.
A collector in numismatics refers to someone who collects coins and currency for hobby or investment purposes.
In archaeology, a collector may refer to someone who gathers and studies artifacts from archaeological sites.