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preferrer

noun

pre·​fer·​rer
prēˈfər‧ə(r)
prə̇ˈ- also -ˈfə̄rə(r
plural -s
: one that prefers: such as
b
: one that presents or submits something

Word History

Etymology

prefer + -er

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“Preferrer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preferrer. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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