Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

completist

noun

/kəmˈpliːtɪst/

Definition

A person who seeks to acquire, complete, or experience every item in a particular category or series.

Examples

As a completist, Sarah made it her mission to read every book in the series before the final installment was released.
The completist in John couldn’t resist buying the deluxe editions of all his favorite video games.
Being a completist can sometimes lead to purchasing items that are of little interest, just to complete the set.

Meaning

Completist refers to someone who has a strong desire to collect or engage with every part of a specific collection, such as books, movies, or video games.