Garbologist

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Related terms 1.1.2 Synonyms 1.1.3 Translations

English

Noun

garbologist (garbologists)

1. One who examines refuse using archaeological techniques or fervor.

   A garbologist forages through waste paper baskets in search of interesting documents.

2. (Australia, Jocular) A garbage collector.

Related terms

• garbology

Synonyms

• biffa sniffer
• dumpster-diver
• garbage collector
• refuse collector
• scavenger
• trash collector

Translations

• Portuguese: Lixeiro