gatherer Synonyms
Another word for gatherer
• noun (Context 1)
A member of a nomadic or traditional society who subsists by foraging for wild plants, nuts, and berries rather than practising agriculture.
"Archaeological evidence reveals that early hunters and gatherers adapted their seasonal diets to the changing climate."
• noun (Context 2)
A person who collects or accumulates things, such as information, resources, or crops.
"She worked as an intelligence collector for the diplomatic service during the negotiations."
• noun (Context 3)
A mechanical device or attachment, especially on a sewing machine or agricultural implement, that draws fabric into pleats or collects crops into bundles.
"The dressmaker attached a specialized ruffler to the sewing machine to create uniform ruffles along the hem."
Opposites of gatherer
The opposite of gatherer shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: