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Definition of pursuer

pursuer

/pɚˈsuː.ɚ/
pur · su · er
Plural:pursuers
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• noun

1

A person, animal, or vehicle that chases or follows someone or something in order to catch or overtake them.

Example

"The startled deer leaped across the stream, quickly losing its pursuer in the dense forest."

2

A person who actively strives to attain a particular goal, ideal, or romantic partner.

Example

"Throughout her academic career, she remained a dedicated pursuer of historical truth."

3

Scottish In Scots law, a person who initiates a civil lawsuit against another party; a plaintiff.

Example

"The judge ruled in favor of the pursuer and ordered the defender to pay full damages."

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• Rhymes for pursuer

• Nearby Words

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pursuant
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pursuit
purus
purvey

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Middle English from the 14th century, formed from the verb 'pursue' (from Anglo-Norman 'pursuer' and Latin 'prosequi', meaning 'to follow after') plus the agent suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pursuer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pursuer
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