Tüketici
Tüketici is the Turkish term for a person who purchases goods or services for personal use or household consumption, rather than for production or resale. In economics and consumer studies, the tüketici is a fundamental agent in the market alongside producers and sellers. The term differs from müşteri (customer), which emphasizes a direct commercial relationship with a seller, and from alıcı (buyer) or kullanıcı (user) depending on context.
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Usage notes: The word tüketici is used across law, economics, media, and everyday language. Its plural is