"opter" meaning in English

See opter in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: opters [plural]
Etymology: From opt + -er. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|opt|-er|text=+|tree=1}} From opt + -er. Head templates: {{en-noun}} opter (plural opters)
  1. One who opts, or makes a choice.

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