Adventurer vs. Adventurist — Which is Correct Spelling?

One that seeks adventure.

A soldier of fortune.

A heavy speculator in stocks, business, or trade.

One that attempts to gain wealth and social position unscrupulously.

One who enjoys adventures.

A person who seeks a fortune in new and possibly dangerous enterprises.

A soldier of fortune, a speculator.

A person who tries to advance their social position by somewhat devious means.

(video games) A player of adventure games or text adventures.

One who adventures; as, the merchant adventurers; one who seeks his fortune in new and hazardous or perilous enterprises.

A social pretender on the lookout for advancement.

A person who enjoys taking risks

Someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)