A person who gathers and accumulates objects of a particular type, often for hobby, investment, or scholarly purposes. Also refers to someone whose job involves collecting payments, taxes, or debts.
From Latin 'colligere' meaning 'to gather together,' from 'com-' (together) + 'legere' (to choose, gather). The word evolved from its original meaning of 'one who gathers' to include the modern sense of systematic accumulation.
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