venturer
Americannoun
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one who ventures into new territory or a new activity, lifestyle, etc.; explorer or adventurer.
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a person who makes a major investment in a new enterprise or undertaking, often jointly with others.
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Venturer, a member of the Venturer Scouts, a division of the global Scouting movement for youth aged 15 to 17.
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History/Historical. Usually, merchant venturer. in the Middle Ages, a person who engaged in overseas commercial expeditions.
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I have always deemed myself a predestined bachelor, a lover of other people's children and a most timid venturer among spinsters.
From A Top-Floor Idyl by Van Schaick, George
Romeo’s costume in exile is described in the poem as that of a merchant venturer, which is certainly a more appropriate dress than the conventional black velvet of the stage.
From Shakespeare in the Theatre by Poel, William
No such fortune, M'sieu," said Maren calmly, "Heard you not the cry before the gate in that unhallowed scramble what time they took the factor and the venturer?
From The Maid of the Whispering Hills by Roe, Vingie E. (Vingie Eve)
Also there was that venturer of the great beauty and the silken curls who had spoken so prettily.
From The Maid of the Whispering Hills by Roe, Vingie E. (Vingie Eve)
"Who is that courageous but foolhardy venturer?" enquired the emperor.
From The Mother of St. Nicholas A Story of Duty and Peril by Balfour, Grant
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