non-collector
|non-col-lec-tor|
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/nɑn-kəˈlɛktər/
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/nɒn-kəˈlɛktə/
(collector)
not a gatherer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-collector' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'collector' from Latin 'collectus', meaning 'gathered'.
Historical Evolution
'non-collector' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'collector', which was derived from the Latin word 'collectus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not a gatherer', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or entity that does not collect items, debts, or other things.
The non-collector had no interest in the rare stamps.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40