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Definition of adopter

adopter

/əˈdɑːptər/
Plural:adopters
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Adjective:adoptive
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adopter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person, organization, or consumer that begins to use a new product, technology, or practice.

Example

"As an early adopter of electric vehicles, she installed a charging station in her garage years ago."

2

A person who legally takes another's child to bring up as their own, or who takes a pet from a shelter into their care.

Example

"The animal shelter carefully screens every prospective adopter to ensure the dogs go to safe homes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'adopter' (one who adopts a child, pet, or new technology) with 'adapter' (a device or person that modifies something to fit a new purpose).

• Rhymes for adopter

• Nearby Words

adoptability
adoptable
adoptee
adopter
adoption
adoptive
adorability

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'adopt' (from Latin adoptare, meaning 'to choose for oneself') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adopter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adopter
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