noun
- a person who makes advance preparations for a potential disaster or emergency, typically by stockpiling food, water, and supplies
Usage: informal; often used in the context of survivalism or disaster preparedness
Examples
- The prepper spent months gathering canned goods and water for the bunker.
- Many preppers believe in being ready for natural disasters or economic collapse.
- She became a prepper after experiencing a major hurricane in her area.
- Preppers often invest in generators, first aid kits, and emergency communication devices.
- The documentary followed several preppers as they prepared for various scenarios.