# adventurer

/ædˈvɛntʃɝɝ/ (US) · /ɐdvˈɛntʃəɹɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/adventurer
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

someone who enjoys going to new places and having exciting or dangerous experiences.

For teachers: 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.

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