— adventurist , n. — adventuristic , adj.
/ad ven"cheuh riz'euhm/ , n.
1. defiance or disregard of accepted standards of behavior.
2. rash or irresponsible policies, methods, or actions, esp. in political or international affairs.
[ 1835-45; ADVENTURE + -ISM, as trans. of Russ avantyurízm ]