speculator

noun
UK: /ˈspekjuleɪtər/
US: /ˈspekjuleɪtər/

  1. A person who invests in something, like property or company shares, hoping to make a large profit but with the risk of losing money.

    1. The speculator bought several houses hoping prices would rise soon.
    2. Real estate speculators often drive up property values, making housing unaffordable for many.

  2. Someone who makes guesses about something that is not known.

    1. The news reporter was a mere speculator, not reporting verifiable facts.
    2. Political speculators are already guessing who will run in the next election.

Synonyms

theorist
speculator intransitive-verb

  1. To form opinions about something without having much information or facts.

    1. Don't speculate about things you don't know; ask first.
    2. The press likes to speculate on the Prime Minister's future plans.
speculator transitive-verb

  1. To buy goods, property, etc., hoping to sell them at a higher price later.

    1. He likes to speculate in the stock market.
    2. Some companies speculate in currencies to increase their profits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "speculator" in English means: A person who invests in something, like property or company shares, hoping to make a large profit but with the risk of losing money., Someone who makes guesses about something that is not known..

The phonetic transcription of "speculator" is /ˈspekjuleɪtər/ in British English and /ˈspekjuleɪtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "speculator": theorist.

Example usage of "speculator": "The speculator bought several houses hoping prices would rise soon.". More examples on the page.