adventurer
noun
ad·ven·tur·er
əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rər 
1
: someone who seeks dangerous or exciting experiences : a person who looks for adventures: such as
b
: one who engages in risky commercial enterprises for profit
2
somewhat old-fashioned
: one who seeks unmerited wealth or position especially by playing on the credulity or prejudice of others
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The Himalayas are a draw for adventurers hoping to test their climbing skills and endurance.
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Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2024
Cousin Jack, an adventurer in America with gemstone mines.
—Kari Sonde, TIME, 14 May 2024
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Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2024
Cousin Jack, an adventurer in America with gemstone mines.
—Kari Sonde, TIME, 14 May 2024
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“Adventurer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adventurer. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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adventurer
noun
ad·ven·tur·er
əd-ˈvench-(ə-)rər
1
: a person who looks for adventures
2
: a person who tries to become wealthy or powerful by trickery
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