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adventurer

[ ad-ven-cher-er ]

noun

  1. a person who has, enjoys, or seeks adventures.
  2. a seeker of fortune in daring enterprises; soldier of fortune.
  3. a person who undertakes great commercial risk; speculator.
  4. a person who seeks power, wealth, or social rank by unscrupulous or questionable means:

    They thought John was an adventurer and after their daughter's money.

  5. Usually Adventurer. a member of Camp Fire, Inc., who is between the ages of 9 and 11.


adventurer

/ əˈɛԳʃəə /

noun

  1. a person who seeks adventure, esp one who seeks success or money through daring exploits
  2. a person who seeks money or power by unscrupulous means
  3. a speculator
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of adventurer1

First recorded in 1475–85; adventure + -er 1
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Back on board the train, the silver adventurers are ready to crash out.

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An adventurer who claimed to be the first woman to solo traverse Canada's largest island has been criticised for her "privilege and ignorance".

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"I started out as an adventurer," he says.

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Most modern-day cacao ceremonies trace their origin to Keith Wilson, a geologist, adventurer and founder of Keith’s Cacao, who became known as the “Chocolate Shaman.”

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Gift these to the walker or adventurer on your list for miles of happy exploring.

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