fortune hunters

A form of fortune hunter — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of fortune hunter
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“fortune hunters.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fortune%20hunters. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fortune hunters,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fortune%20hunters.

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