Person who collects Money Boxes is known as?
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Conchologist
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Argyrothecologist
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Helixophile
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Cartophilist
An argyrothecophile (also spelled argyrothecologist) is someone who collects money boxes or piggy banks. The term comes from Greek 'argyros' (silver/money) and 'theke' (box/container). Conchologists collect shells, helixophiles collect spiral-shaped objects, and cartophilists collect playing cards.
To answer this question, you need to understand the meanings of the options given.
Option A) Conchologist - This option is incorrect. A conchologist is a person who studies shells.
Option B) Argyrothecologist - This option is correct. An argyrothecologist is a person who collects money boxes or piggy banks.
Option C) Helixophile - This option is incorrect. A helixophile is a person who collects or is fascinated by spiral-shaped objects.
Option D) Cartophilist - This option is incorrect. A cartophilist is a person who collects cigarette cards or trade cards.
The correct answer is B) Argyrothecologist. This option is correct because an argyrothecologist is a person who collects money boxes or piggy banks.