Maksud perkataan speculator dalam bahasa Melayu

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speculator

US /ˈspek.jə.leɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈspek.jə.leɪ.tər/

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spekulator

a person who invests in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of making a profit from changes in market value, rather than for long-term income or appreciation

Contoh:
The real estate speculator bought several properties in the developing area.
Spekulator hartanah membeli beberapa hartanah di kawasan membangun.
Many financial speculators lost a lot of money during the market crash.
Ramai spekulator kewangan kehilangan banyak wang semasa kejatuhan pasaran.