klondiker

/ˈklɒndɪkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who seeks wealth, especially gold, in the Klondike goldfields, particularly in the late 1890s.

“During the gold rush, many prospectors became klondikers in search of their fortunes.”

Synonyms

  • goldseeker
  • prospector

Antonyms

  • non-explorer
  • non-miner