1. people who seek out exciting, risky, or unusual experiences and activities
2. people who pursue reckless or irresponsible policies, especially in politics or business
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• The adventurists in our group wanted to try bungee jumping.
• Mountain climbing attracts many adventurists seeking new challenges.
• Political adventurists often ignore long-term consequences.
• The company’s adventurists pushed for risky investments.
• Young adventurists flocked to the extreme sports festival.
• Critics called them financial adventurists for their bold strategies.