gatherer
Translation
collector, accumulator
Examples
He was a gatherer of rare books.
He was a collector of rare books.
Early humans were hunter-gatherers.
Early humans were hunter-gatherers.
Grammar Patterns
a gatherer of ((sth.)) a person who collects (sth.) He was a gatherer of rare books.
Similar Words
Synonyms: collector, accumulator
Etymology
From the verb 'gather' plus the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'one who gathers'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone who gathers berries or stamps; they are a gatherer.