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   adventurer

   /ədˈvɛn(t)ʃ(ə)rə/

   noun

   • 1. a person who enjoys or seeks adventure: "every year adventurers attempt the Canol Trail using all manner of conveyances"
   • ▪ a person willing to take risks or use dishonest methods for personal gain: "a political adventurer"
   • ▪ a financial speculator.
   • ▪ a mercenary soldier.

   Word Origin late 15th century (denoting a gambler): from French aventurier, from aventurer ‘venture upon’ (see adventure).

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