1. people who gather and keep objects of a particular type as a hobby or for study
Usage: plural of collector
2. people whose job is to collect money, taxes, or debts that are owed
Usage: plural of collector

Examples

• The stamp collectors met every Saturday to trade rare finds.
• Art collectors often attend gallery openings to discover new pieces.
• Coin collectors value condition and rarity above all else.
• The museum hired collectors to acquire artifacts for the new exhibit.
• Tax collectors visited the neighborhood to collect overdue payments.
• Debt collectors called repeatedly about the unpaid bills.
• Baseball card collectors gather at conventions to buy and sell.