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consumer
/kənˈsuː.mər/
[/kənˈsuː.mər/]
person who uses goods
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person who buys and uses goods and services, especially considered as part of the wider economy.
Example
Consumers are increasingly choosing products that are environmentally friendly and ethically produced.
Consumers are increasingly choosing products that are environmentally friendly and ethically produced.
Etymology
From 'consume' (Latin 'consumere', to use up) plus '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in economics and marketing for buyers in general.