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Meaning of hoarder
A person who accumulates and hides away valuable or cherished things, often to an excessive degree.
Etymology of hoarder
The word "hoarder" originates from the Old English word "hord," meaning "treasure" or "store," and the suffix "-er," which forms an agent noun, according to Oxford Languages.
The term has been used since the 15th century to describe someone who accumulates and hides away valuable or cherished things.
Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include people who accumulate and retain large amounts of possessions, often to an excessive degree.
Synonyms
collector
accumulator
saver
keeper
stockpiler
amasser
gatherer
assembler
compiler
aggregator
storer
repository
depositor
conservator
preserver
retainer
clutch
gripper
holder
grasper
clencher
miser
magpie
packrat
squirrel
accumulator
hoardee
stashers
stocker
reservoir
depository
Definitions
- A person who accumulates and hides away valuable or cherished things, often to an excessive degree, according to Oxford Languages.
- Someone who stores or accumulates something, such as food or money, often in a secret or hidden manner.
- A person who has a tendency to accumulate and retain large amounts of possessions, often in a disorganized or cluttered manner.
Usage Examples
- The old man was a hoarder, and his house was filled with stacks of newspapers, boxes, and other clutter.
- She was a compulsive hoarder, unable to throw away anything that might be useful someday.
- The hoarder's apartment was a fire hazard, with narrow pathways winding through piles of junk and treasure.
Antonyms
minimalist
declutterer
organizer
tidier
cleaner
discarder
donor
giver
spender
wastrel
squanderer
prodigal
scatterer
disperser
distributor
sharer
giver
philanthropist
altruist
benefactor