fortune hunter
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fortune hunter
noun fortune hunters · fortune-hunter
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A person who pursues wealth without earning it through labor, typically by engaging in ventures that are opportunistic, ethically dubious, or socially exploitative, such as entering into marriage for financial gain.
“You are very charming, sir, so charming, in fact, that you made me forget for a time that you are a fortune hunter. You slipped up only once just now, but that was enough. You don’t want me or my help, only my money.”
Similar: hypergamist
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noun person who eagerly seeks wealth
| Español | cazafortunas |
|---|---|
| Português | caça-fortunas |
| Français | croqueur de diamants, croqueuse de diamants |
| Deutsch | Glücksritter |
| Русский | охотник за удачей oxotnik za udačej, охотник за приданым oxotnik za pridanym |
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title = {fortune hunter},
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year = {2026},
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