early adopter

American  

[ur-lee uh-dop-ter] / ˈɜr li əˈdɒp tər /

noun

1. a person who uses a new product or technology before it becomes widely known or used.

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early adopter British  

noun

1. one of the first people or organizations to make use of a new technology

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Etymology

Origin of early adopter

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

Kerry Brennan, a manager on Waymo’s product and customer research team, said that Waymo’s ridership doesn’t just consist of the stereotypical young, affluent early adopter.

From MarketWatch

The area of Jibia was an early adopter of the peace negotiation process, reaching a deal in March this year.

From BBC

The government has also launched an "early adopter" scheme for 750 schools, which will be given funding to offer free breakfast clubs lasting 30 minutes.

From BBC

KRATSIOS: Government adoption never is at the pace that you see in the private sector, and you never should expect the government to be an early adopter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Adobe became an early adopter in 2012, when the company swapped annual reviews in favor of regular “check-ins” that focused on goals, feedback and development.

From The Wall Street Journal