| English noun: gambler | 
| 1. | gambler (person) a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events | 
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 | Broader (hypernym) | individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul | 
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 | Narrower (hyponym) | better, bettor, bookie, bookmaker, crap-shooter, crapshooter, croupier, ex-gambler, handicapper, high roller, loser, odds-maker, plunger, punter, shooter, speculator, sporting man, wagerer, winner | 
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| 2. | gambler (person) someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement | 
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 | Synonyms | risk taker | 
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 | Broader (hypernym) | adventurer, venturer | 
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