Definition

A person who gathers or collects a large amount of something, often wealth or resources.

Example

The amasser of wealth often faces scrutiny from the public.

Conversation

Have you heard about that amasser who collects rare coins?

Yeah, I read an article about him; his collection is worth millions!

It's amazing how some people can be such dedicated amassers of unique items.

Totally! I wish I had the time and resources to collect like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amasser comes from the Old French word 'amasser', which means to gather or accumulate. The word is formed from 'a-' (a variant of 'ad-', meaning to) and 'massare' (meaning to form into a mass). Thus, 'amasser' means to gather or accumulate into a mass.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gathering' things 'together' ('a-') to form a 'mass' ('massare') — that's why amasser means to accumulate.

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