n.
Pronunciation: k ə - ' lek-t ə r
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
: one that collects: as a : an official who collects funds or moneys b : a person who makes a collection <stamp collector > c : an object or device that collects <the statuette was a dust collector > d : SOLAR COLLECTOR
– col · lec · tor · ship \ - ˌ ship \ noun