Meaning of the word "early adopter" in English

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

early adopter

US /ˈɜːrli əˈdɑːptər/
UK /ˈɜː.li əˈdɒp.tər/
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Noun

a person who starts using a product or technology as soon as it becomes available

Example:
As an early adopter, she was one of the first to buy the new smartphone.
Tech companies often target early adopters for feedback on their new products.