raider
noun
Simple meaning
Someone who takes spoils or plunder.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹeɪdɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
business
Someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
business
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.
One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.
business
A corporate investor who intends to take over a company by buying a controlling interest in its stock and installing new management
A law enforcement official who conducts a raid on a building in search for illicit goods.
informal
A person who uncovers evidence of improper behavior within governmental or private organizations.
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How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: Someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
Used this way, raider is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It turns up most in business or professional contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Business/professional
Nearby words
- despoiler , rarer, so it draws attention
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Synonyms
Sense: someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
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