Raider
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹeɪdɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Raider is a noun meaning One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.
Meaning
One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.
More Meanings
- (military) A special forces operative; a commando.
- (military, naval) 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.
- (informal) A person who uncovers evidence of improper behavior within governmental or private organizations.
- (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.
Example Sentences
It was attacked by an evening raider while pulling a passenger train in a south-east coast area.
Word Forms
- raiders
Synonyms for raider
Depending on context, synonyms include corsair, freebooter, pirate, muckraker, activist, looter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plunderer, pillager, spoiler, despoiler, looter, freebooter.
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