Word Noun
raider
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈɹeɪdɝ/ UK /ɹˈeɪdɐ/ raider UK spelling raiders
Definition
n.someone who enters a place or a company by force to steal things or take control.
n.a person or group that attacks a location suddenly to seize goods, or an investor who buys a large stake in a company to gain control.
Examples
“The raiders took everything of value from the office.”
“The corporate raider purchased enough shares to force a meeting with the board of directors.”
“Historical accounts describe the coastal raiders as opportunistic, striking small villages that lacked the defensive infrastructure to repel a sudden maritime assault.”
Usage
Often used in the compound 'corporate raider' within business contexts.
Etymology
From raid + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated