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Definition of seeker

seeker

/ˈsiː.kər/
seek · er
Plural:seekers
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• noun

1

A person who is attempting to find, obtain, or achieve something, especially spiritual enlightenment, truth, or a particular status (often used in combination, as in 'job-seeker' or 'asylum seeker').

Example

"Throughout his travels in the mountains, he met many spiritual seekers looking for a quieter way of life."

2

A sensor or guidance mechanism on a projectile or autonomous device that detects and steers toward a specific target, such as heat, radar, or laser emissions.

Example

"The engineer calibrated the infrared seeker to ensure the autonomous drone could accurately locate the thermal beacon."

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• Rhymes for seeker

• Nearby Words

seedy
seeing
seek
seeker
seem
seeming
seemingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Middle English, formed from the verb 'seek' (from Old English 'sēcan', meaning to inquire, search for, or pursue) plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

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