gatherer

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who gathers
  2. noun a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes)

Etymology

From Middle English gaderere, gaderare, equivalent to gather + -er.

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