Meaning
collector, taxman
- a person or official whose job is to collect taxes, toll payments, or debts
In a sentence
L'esattore ha consegnato le notifiche di pagamento a tutti i debitori.
The collector delivered payment notices to all debtors.
In epoca medievale l'esattore del dazio riscuoteva le tariffe alle porte della città.
In medieval times the toll collector gathered fees at the city gates.
I cittadini non accoglievano mai con favore l'arrivo dell'esattore.
Citizens never welcomed the arrival of the tax collector.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| esattore | masculine · singular |
| esattori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine equivalent is 'esattrice', though the profession is often referred to neutrally in official contexts.
- Most commonly found in 'esattore delle tasse' (tax collector).