Persecutor: meaning, definitions and examples
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persecutor
[ ˈpɜːrsɪˌkjuːtər ]
in legal context
A person who systematically harasses or oppresses others, especially because of race, religion, or political beliefs.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was branded as a persecutor for his discriminatory actions.
- The government has been accused of being a persecutor of religious minorities.
- The persecutor was finally brought to justice for his crimes.
in historical context
A person who actively inflicts suffering on others, especially in the past in relation to religious beliefs.
Synonyms
executioner, inquisitor, torturer
Examples of usage
- The Roman Empire was known for its persecutors of early Christians.
- Many innocent people were executed by the persecutors during the Inquisition.
Translations
Translations of the word "persecutor" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perseguidor
🇮🇳 उत्पीड़क
🇩🇪 Verfolger
🇮🇩 penganiaya
🇺🇦 переслідувач
🇵🇱 prześladowca
🇯🇵 迫害者
🇫🇷 persécuteur
🇪🇸 perseguidor
🇹🇷 zulmeten
🇰🇷 박해자
🇸🇦 مضطهِد
🇨🇿 pronásledovatel
🇸🇰 prenasledovateľ
🇨🇳 迫害者
🇸🇮 preiskovalec
🇮🇸 ofsækjandi
🇰🇿 қуғындаушы
🇬🇪 დამსჯელი
🇦🇿 təqibçi
🇲🇽 perseguidor
Word origin
The word 'persecutor' originated from the Latin word 'persequor', meaning 'to pursue, to oppress'. It has been used throughout history to describe individuals or groups who systematically harass or oppress others, often based on differences in race, religion, or beliefs. The term has been prevalent in legal and historical contexts, highlighting the actions of those who inflict suffering on others.
See also: persecute, persecuted, persecution.