1. People who make advance preparations for potential emergencies, disasters, or societal collapse, typically by stockpiling supplies, food, and equipment.
Usage: plural form; informal; often used in the context of survivalism or disaster preparedness

Examples

• Many preppers store canned food and water in their basements.
• The preppers in the community organized a workshop on emergency planning.
• Some preppers invest in generators and backup power systems.
• Preppers often keep first-aid kits and medical supplies on hand.
• The documentary followed several preppers as they prepared for potential crises.
• Not all preppers believe in extreme measures; some simply maintain basic emergency kits.