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consumer

n. countable
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //kənˈsumɝ// UK //kənsˈuːmɐ// con·sumer General-service

n. a person who buys goods or services for their own use. You are a consumer when you shop for food, pay for a haircut, or use electricity at home.

n. a person or entity that purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or manufacturing. In an ecological context, it refers to an organism that derives energy by feeding on other organisms.


SIMPLE

The modern consumer expects fast delivery and high quality.

CONTEXTUAL

Consumer protection laws ensure that people are not misled by false advertising when buying electronics.

COMPLEX

Market analysts observed that the average consumer is increasingly willing to pay a premium for products that demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability.

Origin

From consume + -er.

Usage

Often used as a modifier in business terms like 'consumer goods', 'consumer confidence', or 'consumer rights'.

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