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pursuer

 

[ pəˈsjʊər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a chase

A person or thing that is chasing or following someone or something, typically with the intention of catching them.

Synonyms

chaser, follower, tracker.

Examples of usage

  • The pursuer was gaining on the fugitive.
  • The pursuer continued to chase the suspect through the alleyways.
Context #2 | Noun

in a legal context

A person who is trying to achieve or find something, especially in a determined or persistent way.

Synonyms

hunter, searcher, seeker.

Examples of usage

  • He was a relentless pursuer of justice.
  • She was a pursuer of truth and knowledge.

Translations

Translations of the word "pursuer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perseguidor

🇮🇳 पीछा करने वाला

🇩🇪 Verfolger

🇮🇩 pengejar

🇺🇦 переслідувач

🇵🇱 prześladowca

🇯🇵 追跡者

🇫🇷 poursuivant

🇪🇸 perseguidor

🇹🇷 takipçi

🇰🇷 추격자

🇸🇦 المطارد

🇨🇿 pronásledovatel

🇸🇰 prenasledovateľ

🇨🇳 追求者

🇸🇮 zasledovalec

🇮🇸 eltimaður

🇰🇿 қуғындаушы

🇬🇪 დამსდევი

🇦🇿 təqibçi

🇲🇽 perseguidor

Etymology

The word 'pursuer' originated from the Middle English word 'pursuwour', which came from the Old French 'pursuire', meaning 'to follow'. The concept of pursuing or chasing has been integral to human history, from hunting for food to seeking justice. The term has evolved over time to encompass both physical and metaphorical pursuits.

See also: pursuance, pursue, pursuers, pursuing, pursuit.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,387, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.