debt collector
noun[C]
ukusCOMMERCE
apersonorcompanythatcollectspaymentsfrompeoplewho havefailedtopaythemoneytheyowe:
After shebecameoverdrawn, thebankclosedheraccountandthreatenedher withdebtcollectors,creditreferenceagenciesandcourtactiontorecoverthecash.
See also
collection agency