Definition

Noun: 1. A person or entity that collects and combines information, content, or items from various sources into a single location or service. This often refers to digital platforms that gather data, news, articles, or other media.

Usage

• The term is commonly used in technology, media, and business contexts to describe websites, applications, or services that compile content.
• It typically functions as the subject or object in a sentence.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Content aggregator": A specific type of aggregator that collects and republishes web content (e.g., blog posts, videos).
  • The site is a popular content aggregator for tech news.
• "Feed aggregator": A software application that collects updates from subscribed websites or feeds.
  • I use a feed aggregator to read all my favorite blogs in one place.

Variants and Related Words

• Aggregate (verb): To collect or combine into a whole.
  • The report aggregates data from several studies.
• Aggregation (noun): The process or result of aggregating.
  • The aggregation of these sources provides a comprehensive view.

Synonyms

• Compiler: One who collects and puts together information.
• Collector: One who gathers items, especially as a hobby or for a purpose.
• Curator: A keeper or manager of a collection, especially in a museum or gallery (implies selection and organization).

Related Phrases

• News aggregator: A platform that collects news from various sources.
  • I check a news aggregator every morning instead of visiting individual sites.
• Service aggregator: A business that bundles services from different providers.
  • The travel website is a service aggregator for flights and hotels.

Noun

1. a person who collects things