prosumern.¹

Brit.

/prəʊˈsjuːmə/, U.S.

/proʊˈs(j)umər/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: producer n., consumer n.

Etymology: < pro- (in producer n.) + -sumer (in consumer n.).Compare the following slightly earlier (and probably unrelated) homonymous formation, apparently a punning alteration of consumer n., after pro adv. (compare pro and con at that entry):1974 Frederick (Maryland) Post 22 Mar. a8/5 Today's woman might well be called a ‘prosumer’. She is positive in her actions. She thinks positively and saves positively. Perhaps the word ‘consumer’–albeit popular–is a misnomer for her.

A consumer who adopts an active role in the design of the products he or she purchases, or who purchases component elements of products in order to build or administer his or her own goods and services.

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1979 Business Week 3 Sept. 4/2 During the next 50 years, however, Toffler sees a Prosumer emerging, an individual who produces and consumes his own products and services.

1980 A. Toffler Third Wave i. 27 Above all, as we shall see, Third Wave civilization begins to heal the historic breach between producer and consumer, giving rise to the ‘prosumer’ economics of tomorrow.

1990 Bellcore Insight Winter 23/2 Drawing on electronic technology, the prosumer will order custom-tailored products and reject off-the-shelf standard goods.

1999 Independent on Sunday 7 Nov. (Real Life section) 2/1 In the future, he says, prosumers will force a turnaround in the way financial services are offered—tailor-made to minority tastes and needs.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

prosumern.²

Brit.

/prəʊˈsjuːmə/, U.S.

/proʊˈs(j)umər/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: professional n., consumer n.

Etymology: < pro- (in professional n.) + -sumer (in consumer n.). Compare earlier prosumer n.¹

Marketing.

An amateur who takes an enthusiastic interest in technologically advanced products that are intended chiefly for professionals. Frequently attributive: designating a class of products.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > love > liking or favourable regard > [noun] > enthusiasm (for something) > enthusiast for person or thing

votary1594

well-willer1607

lief-hebber1653

enthusiast1748

amateur1771

fanatic1790

red-hot1835

freak1908

hound1926

fan1928

televisionary1928

tifoso1949

person1966

prosumer1987

1987 HFD 23 Nov. 77/1 Next spring, Sony will introduce an upgraded version... The product will be directed to the ‘prosumer’ videophile segments.

1994 Personal Computer World Dec. 439/1 Hi-8 has come to dominate the high-end ‘pro-sumer’ camcorder marker.

2002 Macworld (Electronic ed.) June 21 Digital-camera makers..[are] busy churning out cameras for all types of users—from inexpensive, entry-level models to 6-megapixel single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras designed for advanced amateurs with thick wallets (also known as prosumers).

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	prosumer
释义	prosumern.¹ Brit. /prəʊˈsjuːmə/, U.S. /proʊˈs(j)umər/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: producer n., consumer n. Etymology: < pro- (in producer n.) + -sumer (in consumer n.).Compare the following slightly earlier (and probably unrelated) homonymous formation, apparently a punning alteration of consumer n., after pro adv. (compare pro and con at that entry):1974 Frederick (Maryland) Post 22 Mar. a8/5 Today's woman might well be called a ‘prosumer’. She is positive in her actions. She thinks positively and saves positively. Perhaps the word ‘consumer’–albeit popular–is a misnomer for her. A consumer who adopts an active role in the design of the products he or she purchases, or who purchases component elements of products in order to build or administer his or her own goods and services. ΚΠ 1979 Business Week 3 Sept. 4/2 During the next 50 years, however, Toffler sees a Prosumer emerging, an individual who produces and consumes his own products and services. 1980 A. Toffler Third Wave i. 27 Above all, as we shall see, Third Wave civilization begins to heal the historic breach between producer and consumer, giving rise to the ‘prosumer’ economics of tomorrow. 1990 Bellcore Insight Winter 23/2 Drawing on electronic technology, the prosumer will order custom-tailored products and reject off-the-shelf standard goods. 1999 Independent on Sunday 7 Nov. (Real Life section) 2/1 In the future, he says, prosumers will force a turnaround in the way financial services are offered—tailor-made to minority tastes and needs. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). prosumern.² Brit. /prəʊˈsjuːmə/, U.S. /proʊˈs(j)umər/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: professional n., consumer n. Etymology: < pro- (in professional n.) + -sumer (in consumer n.). Compare earlier prosumer n.¹ Marketing. An amateur who takes an enthusiastic interest in technologically advanced products that are intended chiefly for professionals. Frequently attributive: designating a class of products. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > love > liking or favourable regard > [noun] > enthusiasm (for something) > enthusiast for person or thing votary1594 votary1594 well-willer1607 lief-hebber1653 enthusiast1748 amateur1771 fanatic1790 red-hot1835 freak1908 hound1926 fan1928 televisionary1928 tifoso1949 person1966 prosumer1987 1987 HFD 23 Nov. 77/1 Next spring, Sony will introduce an upgraded version... The product will be directed to the ‘prosumer’ videophile segments. 1994 Personal Computer World Dec. 439/1 Hi-8 has come to dominate the high-end ‘pro-sumer’ camcorder marker. 2002 Macworld (Electronic ed.) June 21 Digital-camera makers..[are] busy churning out cameras for all types of users—from inexpensive, entry-level models to 6-megapixel single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras designed for advanced amateurs with thick wallets (also known as prosumers). This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.¹1979n.²1987
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