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Viking vs Raider - What's the difference?

viking | raider |

As nouns the difference between viking and raider

is that viking is one of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors that raided (and then settled) the British Isles and other parts of Europe in the 8th to the 11th centuries and, according to many historians, were the first Europeans to reach North America while raider is one who engages in a raid; a plunderer.

As a proper noun Viking

is a town in Alberta, Canada.

viking

English

(wikipedia Viking)

Alternative forms

* -terminal): ** Vikinger, vikinger ** Vikingir, vikingir ** Vikingr, vikingr * -terminal): ** Viking, viking * -initial): ** Wicking, wicking ** Wiking, wiking

Noun

(en noun)
  • (historical) One of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors that raided (and then settled) the British Isles and other parts of Europe in the 8th to the 11th centuries and, according to many historians, were the first Europeans to reach North America.
  • (by extension) A stock character common in the fantasy genera, namely a barbarian, generally equipped with an ax or sword and a helmet adorned with horns.
  • (lb) A (mediaeval Scandinavian).
  • (American football) A player on the NFL team.

    • Derived terms

    * vike (jocular verb) * viking (in attributive use) * Vikingism * Vikingship

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A town in Alberta, Canada
  • A city in Minnesota

    • References

    English borrowed terms ----

    raider

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.
  • (business) A person who takes or attempts to take control of a firm against the will of current management by purchasing a controlling interest of stock and acquiring proxies.
  • (military) A special forces operative; a commando.
  • (military, naval) A warship which is light, maneuverable, and fast-moving.
  • (informal) A person who uncovers evidence of improper behavior within governmental or private organizations.

    • Synonyms

    * (plunderer) buccaneer, corsair, freebooter, pirate * (person who uncovers evidence of improper behavior) muckraker, activist

    Derived terms

    * Nader's raider

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