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ad·ven·tur·er / adˈvenchərər; əd-/ • n. a person who enjoys or seeks adventure. ∎  a person willing to take risks or use dishonest methods for personal gain: a political adventurer. ∎ archaic a financial speculator. ∎ archaic a mercenary soldier.

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ADVENTURERS

ADVENTURERS. SeeMerchant Adventurers .

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