noun
USA consumer advocate, especially one who uses the direct, forceful methods employed by Nader.
adjective
USDesignating the direct, forceful method of consumer advocacy used by Nader; of or designating a person who uses such a method.
Origin
1960s; earliest use found in Gastonia (North Carolina) Gazette. From the name of Ralph Nader + -ite, after Naderism.
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