philiater

/ˈfɪliˌeɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

One who collects or has a fondness for rare or obscure items, such as coins, stamps, or other small objects.

“The philiater spent years collecting rare coins and had a vast collection to show for it.”

Synonyms

  • collector
  • connoisseur

Antonyms

  • destructor
  • hoarder