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a person who believes a catastrophic disaster or emergency is likely to occur in the future and makes active preparations for it, typically by stockpiling food, water, and other supplies
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The prepper diligently stocked up on non-perishable food items and emergency supplies.
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My cousin is a prepper and has a basement full of survival gear.
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Some people think preppers are a bit extreme, but I admire their preparedness.
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Being a prepper in terms of career planning means always having a backup plan in case things don't work out.