noun a person who makes a surprise attack in order to cause damage or steal something
adjective used to describe something related to raiding or making surprise attacks
Historically, raiders were individuals or groups who conducted surprise attacks on enemy territory to plunder resources or capture prisoners.
In the gaming community, a raider refers to a player who frequently engages in player versus player combat or raids to defeat enemies and obtain rewards.
In finance, a raider is an individual or entity that acquires a large amount of a company's stock with the intention of taking over the company or influencing its management.
A raider is a player in the sport of kabaddi who enters the opposing team's half to score points by tagging opponents and returning to their own half safely.
In fantasy literature, a raider is often a character or group of characters who pillage and plunder villages or towns for treasure or resources.
In the context of a writer, a 'raider' may refer to a character or group of characters who engage in pillaging or plundering in a story or novel.
In the context of a psychologist, a 'raider' may refer to a person who has a tendency to invade or intrude on others' personal boundaries or emotions.