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adventurer

/ædˈvɛntʃɚɚ/
ad · ven · tur · er
Adverb:adventurously
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Plural:adventurers
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Adjective:adventurous
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• noun

1

A person who enjoys or seeks out exciting, unusual, and daring experiences, often involving travel to unfamiliar places.

Example

"The seasoned adventurer spent three months trekking across the remote mountain ranges of Patagonia."

2

A person who uses unscrupulous or risky methods to gain wealth, social status, or political power.

Example

"Historical novels often depict the royal court as a magnet for every ambitious adventurer seeking quick fortune."

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• Rhymes for adventurer

• Nearby Words

adventism
adventist
adventure
adventurer
adventuresome
adventuress
adventurous

Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Middle English, borrowed from Old French aventurier, from aventure ('adventure'), ultimately from Latin adventurus ('about to happen'), the future participle of advenire ('to arrive').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adventurer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adventurer
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