speculator

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Noun

speculator (plural speculators)

1. One who speculates; an observer; a contemplator.
2. One who forms theories; a theorist.
3. (business, finance) One who speculates; as in investing, one who is willing to take volatile risks upon invested principle for the potential of substantial returns.
4. (rugby) Synonym of field goal#English|field goal

Related terms

• speculate
• speculation
• speculative

Translations

• French: spéculateur, agioteur
• German: Spekulant, Spekulantin
• Portuguese: especulador
• Russian: спекуля́нт
• Spanish: especulador

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