Meaning Of The Word Wildcatter

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wildcatter in American English
noun: an oil prospector

wildcatter in British English
noun: a prospector for oil or ores in areas having no proved resources

wildcatter in the Oil and Gas Industry
noun: A wildcatter is someone searches for oil or gas in an area which is not known to have any reserves.

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