Definition

A person who collects items or resources from various places.

Example

The gatherer collected fruits and nuts from the forest.

Conversation

Have you heard about the local gatherer group that meets every week?

No, I haven't! What do they do?

They collect fruits and vegetables from local farms to help those in need.

That sounds amazing! I would love to join them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gatherer → It is formed from "gather" (from Old English *gaderian*, meaning to bring together) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A gatherer is a person who brings things together or collects them.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'brings together' ('gather') items, and the '-er' just means a person. A gatherer is someone who collects things.

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