adventurer

English

/ædˈvɛn.tʃɚ.ɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • One who enjoys adventures.
  • A person who seeks a fortune in new and possibly dangerous enterprises.
  • A soldier of fortune, a speculator.
  • A person who tries to advance their social position by somewhat devious means
  • (video games) A player of adventure games or text adventures.

Etymology

Suf from English adventure.

Origin

English

adventure

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