consumer-governed
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/kənˈsuːmər ˈɡʌvərnd/
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/kənˈsjuːmə ˈɡʌvənd/
consumer-controlled
Etymology
'consumer-governed' originates from the combination of 'consumer' and 'governed', where 'consumer' refers to a person who purchases goods and services, and 'governed' means controlled or directed.
'consumer' comes from the Latin word 'consumere', meaning 'to use up', and 'governed' comes from the Old French 'governer', meaning 'to steer' or 'to direct'.
Initially, 'consumer-governed' meant systems or organizations controlled by consumers, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
controlled or directed by consumers, often referring to organizations or systems where consumers have a significant influence or decision-making power.
The cooperative is a consumer-governed organization.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 20:23