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adventuress
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ad·ven·tur·ess  (d-vnchr-s)
n.
A woman who seeks social and financial advancement by unscrupulous means. See Usage Note at -ess.
adventuress [ədˈvɛntʃərɪs]
n
1. a woman who seeks adventure, esp one who seeks success or money through daring exploits
2. a woman who seeks money or power by unscrupulous means
3. (Business / Commerce) a speculator
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.adventuress - a woman adventureradventuress - a woman adventurer                  
adventurer, venturer - a person who enjoys taking risks
Translations
adventuress [ədˈventʃərɪs] N → aventurera f
adventuress
n (pej) → Abenteurerin f
adventuress [ədˈvɛntʃ/ərɪs] n → avventuriera
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