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appropriator

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Appropriator (noun) means someone who takes something and uses it as their own.

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Someone who takes something and uses it as their own.

"It is a remarkable victory for the data appropriators that acquiescence has become the standard model for obtaining “consent”." — Jathan Sadowski, Companies are making money from our personal data–but at what cost? (2016)

(law) A church body that receives the income from a benefice.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from appropriate and -or.

Rhymes for appropriator

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What is the meaning of appropriator?

"appropriator" (noun) means someone who takes something and uses it as their own.

What are the different meanings of appropriator?

"appropriator" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who takes something and uses it as their own; 2. (law) A church body that receives the income from a benefice.