hoarder

• Substantiv für eine Person, die übermäßig viele Gegenstände sammelt und hortet, oft aus Angst, sie könne sie später noch brauchen. Es kann sowohl einen krankhaften Sammler als auch abwertend einen geizigen, alles behaltenden Menschen bezeichnen.

A noun referring to a person who accumulates and stores a large quantity of items, often hiding them away for potential future use.

1. Accumulator of itemsB2formal

   A person who collects and stores large quantities of items, often in a disorganized manner, due to a perceived need to save them for future use.

   Hamsterer

   • The hoarder's garage was filled with old newspapers and boxes.
   • She is a known hoarder, keeping every receipt and piece of mail.
   • The hoarder refused to throw away any of his belongings.

   Synonymeaccumulatorcollectorgatherermagpiepack ratsaversquirrel

   Antonymeminimalist

2. Compulsive saverB2informal

   Someone who has difficulty discarding possessions, often leading to clutter and living spaces that are difficult to use.

   Pathologisches Horten

   • The TV show featured a hoarder whose house was completely filled with items.
   • He is a compulsive hoarder, unable to part with even broken objects.
   • The hoarder's behavior caused problems with his family and neighbors.

   Synonymeaccumulatorpack ratsquirrel

   Antonymeminimalist