adventurer
noun
ad·ven·tur·er
əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rər 
1
: someone who seeks dangerous or exciting experiences : a person who looks for adventures: such as
b
: one who engages in risky commercial enterprises for profit
2
somewhat old-fashioned
: one who seeks unmerited wealth or position especially by playing on the credulity or prejudice of others
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Giacomo Casanova, who lived from 1725 to 1798, was a lawyer, a writer, an adventurer, a gambler and a scoundrel who found himself on the wrong side of the law.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
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—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
Phoebe Smith is an adventurer, author, and award-winning travel writer specializing in sustainable travel, solo hiking, family adventure, and wildlife conservation.
—Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
Equipped with a team of expert adventurers that are well-versed in the natural splendor of Chile, this local company offers a diverse array of expeditions that span from heart-racing volcano summits to forays into some of the region’s most idyllic natural oases.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025
Fireproof Lockbox $19 at Amazon Keeping your valuables safe is a need for all travelers, and this option is great for solo adventurers who pack light or want to keep their items on hand.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
Phoebe Smith is an adventurer, author, and award-winning travel writer specializing in sustainable travel, solo hiking, family adventure, and wildlife conservation.
—Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
Equipped with a team of expert adventurers that are well-versed in the natural splendor of Chile, this local company offers a diverse array of expeditions that span from heart-racing volcano summits to forays into some of the region’s most idyllic natural oases.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Adventurer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adventurer. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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adventurer
noun
ad·ven·tur·er
əd-ˈvench-(ə-)rər
1
: a person who looks for adventures
2
: a person who tries to become wealthy or powerful by trickery
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