What is another word for hoarder?
Pronunciation: [hˈɔːdə] (IPA) 
A hoarder is often associated with the notion of someone who collects and stores excessive amounts of items, even to the point of compromising their own safety and health. There are various synonyms to describe such an individual. A packrat is one who fills their living space with clutter, often at the expense of other essential activities or relationships. An accumulater might be someone who collects things for later use or just because they find it hard to let go. A collector is more likely to gather and showcase items for their historical, aesthetic, or monetary value. While these terms are not necessarily negative on their own, when taken to an extreme, they can be associated with hoarding tendencies.
