Raider

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪdÉ™(r)

Full definition of raider

Noun

1. One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.
2. (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.
3. (military) A special forces operative; a commando.
4. (military, naval) A warship which is light, maneuverable, and fast-moving.
5. (informal) A person who uncovers evidence of improper behavior within governmental or private organizations.

Synonyms

• (plunderer) buccaneer, corsair, freebooter, pirate
• (person who uncovers evidence of improper behavior) muckraker, activist

Derived terms

• Nader's raider

Anagrams

• arider