| Main Entry: | speculator |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | theorist |
Synonyms: |
explorer, gambler, philosopher, venturer |
| Main Entry: | adventurer |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who takes risks |
Synonyms: |
charlatan, daredevil, entrepreneur, explorer, fortune-hunter, gambler, globetrotter, hero, heroine, madcap, mercenary, opportunist, pioneer, pirate, romantic, speculator, stunt person, swashbuckler, traveler, venturer, voyager, wanderer |
| Main Entry: | financier |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who lends money, advises |
Synonyms: |
Santa Claus, backer, banker, bankroller, broker, businessperson, capitalist, entrepreneur, fat cat, grubstaker, manipulator, merchant, money, money lender, moneybags, operator, person who writes the checks, rich person, speculator, sponsor, staker, stockbroker, tycoon, usurer |
| Main Entry: | gambler |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | gamester |
Synonyms: |
backer, bettor, bookie, bookmaker, cardsharp, crapshooter, dicer, highroller, numbers runner, player, plunger, risktaker, shill, speculator |
| Main Entry: | operator |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | manipulator |
Synonyms: |
fraud, hustler, scoundrel, speculator |
| Main Entry: | gamester |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | bettor |
Synonyms: |
backer, bookie, bookmaker, cardsharp, crapshooter, dicer, gambler, highroller, numbers runner, player, plunger, risktaker, shill, speculator |
| Main Entry: | merchandiser |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | dealer |
Synonyms: |
banker, bursar, businessperson, chandler, changer, dispenser, marketer, merchant, retailer, speculator, trader, tradesman, tradesperson, trafficker, vendor, wholesaler |
| Main Entry: | tradesman |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | dealer |
Synonyms: |
banker, bursar, businessperson, chandler, changer, dispenser, marketer, merchandiser, merchant, retailer, speculator, trader, tradesperson, trafficker, vendor, wholesaler |
| Main Entry: | trafficker |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | dealer |
Synonyms: |
banker, bursar, businessperson, chandler, changer, dispenser, marketer, merchandiser, merchant, retailer, speculator, trader, tradesman, tradesperson, vendor, wholesaler |
| Main Entry: | venturer |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | adventurer |
Synonyms: |
charlatan, daredevil, entrepreneur, explorer, fortune-hunter, gambler, globetrotter, hero, heroine, madcap, mercenary, opportunist, pioneer, pirate, romantic, speculator, stunt person, swashbuckler, traveler, voyager, wanderer |