Adventurers

/ədˈvɛntʃərərz/ noun

Definition

People who go on exciting journeys or undertake risky enterprises, often seeking new experiences or treasure.

Etymology

From Old French 'aventure,' meaning 'chance' or 'fortune,' which came from Latin 'adventura.' The '-er' suffix creates the agent noun, and '-s' makes it plural.

Kelly Says

The Age of Exploration was packed with adventurers who were often a mix of courageous explorers and desperate fortune-seekers—many were criminals hired specifically for dangerous missions because they had nothing to lose.

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