adventurist
|ad-ven-tur-ist|
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/ədˈvɛn.tʃə.rɪst/
risk-taking adventurer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adventurist' originates from the word 'adventure,' which comes from Old French 'aventure,' meaning 'chance, accident, occurrence.'
Historical Evolution
'aventure' transformed into the Middle English word 'adventure,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adventure,' from which 'adventurist' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'chance or occurrence,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person seeking adventure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who seeks adventure, often taking risks to achieve it.
The adventurist set out to climb the highest peaks in the world.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 09:36