Meaning of the word adopter in English

What does adopter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

adopter

US /əˈdɑːptər/
UK /əˈdɒptər/

Noun

a person or organization that adopts a child, animal, or idea

Example:
The child was placed with loving adopters.
Early adopters of the new technology gained a competitive advantage.