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definition of downsizer
noun
somebody who tries to sell their property and buy something smaller
the credit crunch means that would-be downsizers are having problems selling and moving
Submitted by: Kati from Netherlands on 15/04/2009 11:19:00
Definition of downsizer from the Open Dictionary – a public resource hosted by Macmillan English Dictionary Online
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