Meaning of pursuer in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    pursuer

    Definitions

    1. a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

    Examples

    • « always before he had been able to outwit his pursuers »

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  2. 2. a person who pursues some plan or goal

    Examples

    • « a pursuer of truth »

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