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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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.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The explanation for this alarming number of fatalities is in part the number of adventurers who attempt Mont Blanc’s peaks every year: about 20,000.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
Having long dreamed of Antarctic expeditions, writer and adventurer Blair Braverman finally makes it to the White Continent—and gives herself up to a different way of traveling.
—Blair Braverman, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
The terrain in and near the park can be challenging in winter — serious ice climbers and winter hikers flock here for the steep cliffs and technical ascents — but plenty of local guides are ready to help less experienced adventurers.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The explanation for this alarming number of fatalities is in part the number of adventurers who attempt Mont Blanc’s peaks every year: about 20,000.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
Having long dreamed of Antarctic expeditions, writer and adventurer Blair Braverman finally makes it to the White Continent—and gives herself up to a different way of traveling.
—Blair Braverman, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
The terrain in and near the park can be challenging in winter — serious ice climbers and winter hikers flock here for the steep cliffs and technical ascents — but plenty of local guides are ready to help less experienced adventurers.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Adventurer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adventurer. Accessed 20 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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