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Definition adopter in American English

adopter noun

noun
/əˈdɑptər/
1

someone who adopts a child

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2

someone who starts to use new technology before or after most other people

Example

New technology is very often expensive, so the early adopter still often pays quite a lot.

Example

Some companies are targeting traditionally late adopters of technology such as older adults.

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Definition adopter in American English