noun
adventurer
ad-VEHN-ch
noun
1
Someone who seeks out exciting, risky experiences or ventures.
"The old adventurer had climbed every major peak in the region."
"She quit her office job to become a full-time adventurer."
2
A person who chases fortune or advancement through bold or sometimes shady schemes.
"The novel's villain is a smooth-talking adventurer looking to marry into money."
How to Use Adventurer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who actively seeks out adventure, risk, or fortune.
Word Forms
adventurers plural
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Etymology
From adventure plus the agent ending -er.