prospector
noun/pɹəˈspɛktə/UK/ˈpɹɑsˌpɛktɚ/US
Etymology
From prospect + -or.
- inherited from prospecte
Definitions
A person who explores or prospects an area in search of mineral deposits, such as gold.
- A large number of prospectors have crossed over the divide to the British head waters of the Yukon, in search of the rich diggings found by a lucky few last year.
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