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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These days, however, the tracks are mostly used by intrepid adventurers riding railbikes equipped with electric motors.
Rail Explorers, which has railbike attractions across the country, opened its Central Kentucky outpost last summer.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2024
Even the most extreme introvert and most daring adventurer might find that disconcerting.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 17 June 2024
Museum Hopping Explore the intricate history of explorer life at the Fram, which contains the reconstructed remnants of the ship that raced to the South Pole, headed by Norwegian adventurer Roald Amundsen.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
Curious customers can browse bookshelves filled with topics ranging from historic events that led to social justice movements to fictional adventurers who mirror real-world activists fighting oppression.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2024
Even the most extreme introvert and most daring adventurer might find that disconcerting.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 17 June 2024
Museum Hopping Explore the intricate history of explorer life at the Fram, which contains the reconstructed remnants of the ship that raced to the South Pole, headed by Norwegian adventurer Roald Amundsen.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
Curious customers can browse bookshelves filled with topics ranging from historic events that led to social justice movements to fictional adventurers who mirror real-world activists fighting oppression.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
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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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