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авантюрист — meaning in English

avantyurist

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English meaning

  • adventurer noun Someone who seeks out exciting, risky experiences or ventures.
  • gambler noun A person who bets money on games of chance or uncertain outcomes.
  • swashbuckler noun A swordsman or fencer who engages in showy or extravagant swordplay.

Senses

авантюрист is used for these senses in English:

  • adventurer One who enjoys adventures.
  • fortune hunter A person who eagerly seeks wealth without working to earn it, especially in an adventurous way or in an unsavory or unscrupulous way such as through marriage.
  • gambler One who takes significant risks.
  • swashbuckler A daring adventurer.

adventurer — full definition

  1. noun Someone who seeks out exciting, risky experiences or ventures.
  2. noun A person who chases fortune or advancement through bold or sometimes shady schemes.

gambler — full definition

  1. noun A person who bets money on games of chance or uncertain outcomes.
  2. noun Someone who habitually takes big risks, whether or not money is involved.

Related Bulgarian words