adventurer

Meanings

Plural: adventurers

Noun

• a person who enjoys taking risks
• someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
• 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.
• A player of adventure games or text adventures.

Synonyms

explorer, man of action, mercenary, venturer

Related Words

adventuress