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.
Etymology
From Middle English 'adoptour', from Latin 'adoptare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings
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.