Adopter

/əˈdɒptər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or organization that adopts something, such as a practice, idea, or method.

The school's new reading program gained many adopters among the teachers.

A person who adopts a child.

After years of waiting, they finally became adopters and welcomed a baby girl into their home.

A person who agrees to take on responsibilities or changes, particularly in a technological or innovative context.

Early adopters of the new software reported significant productivity improvements.

From Middle English 'adoptour', from Latin 'adoptare'.

early adopter

A person who is among the first to use or try a new product or technology.

adopt an idea

To accept and begin to use a new concept or approach.

adopter of technology

Someone who embraces new tech tools and platforms.

adoption

The act of taking something or someone into a new relationship.

foster

To care for or encourage the development of something.

custodian

A person who has responsibility for protecting or maintaining something.

Tech early bird

He's such a tech early bird, always being the first adopter of new gadgets.

Trendsetter

As a trendsetter, she's often regarded as an adopter of the latest fashion styles before anyone else.