Pursuer: meaning, definitions and examples
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pursuer
[ pəˈsjʊər ]
in a chase
A person or thing that is chasing or following someone or something, typically with the intention of catching them.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pursuer was gaining on the fugitive.
- The pursuer continued to chase the suspect through the alleyways.
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.