Pronunciation
- (GA) IPA: /ˈɹeɪdɚ/
raider (plural raiders)
- One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.
- (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.
- (military) A special forces operative; a commando.
- (military, naval) A warship which is light, maneuverable, and fast-moving.
- (informal) A person who uncovers evidence of improper behavior within governmental or private organizations.
- (plunderer) buccaneer, corsair, freebooter, pirate, see also Thesaurus:pirate
- (person who uncovers evidence of improper behavior) muckraker, activist
- Italian: bandito
- Russian: налётчик
- Spanish: asaltante
- Russian: налётчик
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