Word Noun
adventurer
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate US /ædˈvɛntʃɝɝ/ UK /ɐdvˈɛntʃəɹɐ/ ad·ven·tur·er UK spelling adventurers
Definition
n.someone who enjoys going to new places and having exciting or dangerous experiences.
n.a person who seeks out or engages in risky, exciting, or unusual experiences. Often carries a connotation of boldness or a lack of permanent ties.
Examples
“The young adventurer traveled across the mountains alone.”
“She lived the life of a true adventurer, spending her summers exploring remote islands and her winters writing about them.”
“While some viewed him as a visionary explorer, others saw him as a mere adventurer seeking fame and fortune at the expense of local stability.”
Etymology
From adventure + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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