Sammler

Sammler is a German noun meaning "collector." It denotes a person who collects objects such as stamps, coins, art, or biological or other specimens, either as a hobby, for study, or as part of a professional archive. In scientific contexts, a Sammler may refer to someone who collects specimens for a collection or study. The term derives from the verb sammeln ("to collect"). The feminine form is Sammlerin; the plural forms are Sammler (mixed or all-male groups) and Sammlerinnen (all-female groups).

As a surname: Sammler is also a German-language surname. It originates from an occupational or descriptive source, referring to an ancestor who collected items or managed a collection. The surname appears in German-speaking regions and among descendants abroad.

In culture: The word is commonly used in compound terms like Briefmarkensammler (stamp collector), Münzsammler (coin collector), Kunstsammler (art collector). It can also appear in museum or archival contexts to describe individuals who assemble or curate collections.