Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun pre-emptor
2 senses of pre-emptor
Sense 1
preemptor, pre-emptor -- (someone who acquires land by preemption)
=> appropriator -- (someone who takes for his or her own use (especially without permission))
Sense 2
preemptor, pre-emptor -- (a bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid)
=> bidder -- (someone who makes a bid at cards)