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Meaning of Pursuer
The primary meaning of the word "Pursuer" is a person who follows or chases someone or something.
Definitions
- A person who follows or chases someone or something, typically in order to catch or overtake them
- * A person who takes legal action against someone, especially in a civil court
- * A person who is trying to achieve or obtain something, especially a goal or an objective
Etymology of Pursuer
The word "Pursuer" originated 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 or something, and has since expanded to include a range of related meanings
Example Uses
- The police officer was a pursuer of the suspect, following them through the streets
- * The company is a pursuer of innovation, always looking for new and better ways to do things
- * She was a pursuer of justice, determined to see that the guilty parties were brought to trial