An exciting or daring experience, often involving risk or the unknown.
From Latin adventura — a thing about to happen, from advenire (to arrive), from ad- (to) + venire (to come). Originally meant whatever comes next.
Adventure literally means what is about to come — from the Latin venire, to come. An adventure is stepping into what comes next without knowing what it is. The same root gives us avenue (a coming toward), event (a coming out), and revenue (a coming back).
Adventure narratives have traditionally centered male explorers, soldiers, and heroes, casting women as companions, prizes, or obstacles rather than protagonists. This shaped the association of adventure with masculinity and risk-taking by men.
Use "adventure" for experiences and stories involving people of all genders, and avoid assuming that adventurous roles or careers are primarily for men. When possible, include women and non-binary adventurers in examples and references.
["journey","exploration","quest","experience"]
Women explorers, scientists, mountaineers, and travelers have undertaken significant adventures historically, often against social expectations, yet their stories have been underrepresented in mainstream adventure literature.
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