raider
Raider (noun) means a person or group that carries out a raid. Example: “The raiders made off with several valuable paintings.”
How to use raider
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who carries out a raid — either a literal attacker, or, in finance, an investor trying to seize control of a company.
Word forms
raiders plural, Raiders plural
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The _____ made off with several valuable paintings.
Etymology
Formed from "raid" plus the agent-noun suffix "-er."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for raider
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What does “raider” mean?
The word “raider” means a person or group that carries out a raid. In plain terms, someone who carries out a raid — either a literal attacker, or, in finance, an investor trying to seize control of a company.
How do you pronounce “raider”?
“Raider” is pronounced RAYD (/ˈɹeɪdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “raider” in a sentence?
Here is “raider” used in a sentence: “The raiders made off with several valuable paintings.”
What is another word for “raider”?
Words with a similar meaning to “raider” include corsair, freebooter and pirate.
What part of speech is “raider”?
“Raider” is a noun.
Is “raider” a common word?
“Raider” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “raider” have?
“Raider” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or group that carries out a raid.