1. people who legally take another person’s child into their family and raise the child as their own
2. people who choose to use or accept something new, such as a technology, idea, or practice

Examples

• The adopters were thrilled to welcome their new daughter home.
• Prospective adopters must complete a thorough background check.
• Early adopters of the smartphone technology paid premium prices.
• The company studied how adopters used their new software.
• Many adopters of electric vehicles cite environmental concerns.
• The adopters had waited three years for the adoption process to complete.