raider

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.
A person who takes or attempts to take control of a firm against the will of current management by purchasing a controlling interest of stock and acquiring proxies.
A special forces operative; a commando.
A warship which is light, maneuverable, and fast-moving.
A warplane on an air raid.
A law enforcement official who conducts a raid on a building in search for illicit goods.
A person who uncovers evidence of improper behavior within governmental or private organizations.

name

/ˈɹeɪdɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-raider.wav

raider raiders

From raid + -er.

corsair freebooter pirate buccaneer muckraker activist

commerce raider corporate raider Nader's raider ram-raider ram raider Remington raider Zoom raider

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