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Meaning of pursuer
A person who pursues someone or something.
Etymology of pursuer
The word "pursuer" comes from the Old French word "poursuivre", which means "to follow" or "to chase", and is derived from the Latin words "pro" (meaning "forward" or "onward") and "sequi" (meaning "to follow")
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a person who follows or chases someone, and has since developed additional meanings related to legal and professional contexts
Synonyms
follower
tracker
chaser
hunter
stalker
persecutor
prosecutor
plaintiff
claimant
litigant
petitioner
appellant
complainant
suitor
accuser
indictor
charger
pursuivant
attendant
escort
companion
associate
adjunct
auxiliary
assistant
aide
ally
supporter
advocate
proponent
champion
defender
guardian
watcher
observer
monitor
detective
investigator
inquirer
examiner
scrutinizer
inspector
Definitions
- A person who follows or chases someone, typically in order to catch or harm them
- * A person who engages in a particular activity or profession, especially one that involves following or investigating something
- * A person who takes legal action against someone, especially in a civil case
Usage Examples
- The police officer was a pursuer of justice, determined to catch the criminal
- * The company is a pursuer of innovation, always looking for new ways to improve their products
- * The lawyer was a pursuer of her client's rights, fighting to get them the compensation they deserved