Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lumper
noun
ˈlʌmpər
Definition
A person or thing that lumps together items or categories.
Examples
- The lumper in the warehouse quickly sorted the packages into boxes.
- In scientific circles, a lumper may prefer to group similar species into one category.
- During the debate, the philosopher described the difference between lumpers and splitters.
Meaning
The term ‘lumper’ can refer to someone who classifies or groups items broadly, often without paying attention to individual distinctions. This can be applied in various contexts, such as biology or philosophy, where different species or concepts are grouped under a common category.
Synonyms
- classifier
- aggregator
- generalizer
- group
