pursuer
/pə'sju:ə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who follows or chases someone or something in order to catch them: This is the most common meaning, referring to someone actively trying to overtake or capture another.
- A person who strives to achieve a particular goal or follows a particular course of action: This meaning refers to someone dedicated to an aim, such as a pursuit of knowledge or truth.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The thief ran through the alley, with his pursuers close behind.
- She is a dedicated pursuer of excellence in her field.
- In the legal case, the pursuer filed the lawsuit against the company.
Advanced Usage
- In a figurative or abstract sense: Often used to describe someone dedicated to an intangible ideal.
- He was a lifelong pursuer of justice and equality.
- In legal contexts (Scottish Law): Specifically refers to the plaintiff or prosecutor in a case.
- The pursuer in the civil suit sought damages for breach of contract.
Variants and Related Words
- Pursue (verb): To follow or chase, or to strive for a goal.
- She decided to pursue a career in medicine.
- Pursuit (noun): The act of pursuing, or an activity that one engages in.
- His favorite leisure pursuit is photography.
Synonyms
- Chaser: One who pursues, especially in a physical chase.
- Hunter: One who seeks something, often game or a target.
- Seeker: One who searches for or tries to obtain something (often used for abstract goals).
- Plaintiff (legal synonym): The party who initiates a lawsuit.
Related Phrases
- Hot pursuer: A pursuer who is very close to catching someone.
- The police were hot pursuers and caught the suspect within minutes.
- To evade one's pursuers: To escape or avoid being caught by those chasing you.
- The fugitive managed to evade his pursuers by hiding in the forest.
Noun
- a person who pursues some plan or goal
- a pursuer of truth
- a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
- always before he had been able to outwit his pursuers