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goer

[ goh-er ]
/ ˈgoʊ ər /
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noun

a person or thing that goes: We sat in the lobby watching the comers and goers.
a person who attends frequently or habitually (usually used in combination): churchgoer; moviegoer.

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Origin of goer

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at go1, -er1

Words nearby goer

Godzone, go easy, Goebbels, Goebbels, Joseph, Goeppert-Mayer, goer, Goering, Goering (or göring), hermann, goes, goes to show, Goethals
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Words related to goer

fair, solid, reliable, safe, legal, valid, dependable, stable, proper, fly, received, solvent, secure, sanctioned, recognized, kosher, go, faithful, proven, washing

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British Dictionary definitions for goer

goer
/ (ˈɡəʊə) /

noun

  1. a person who attends something regularly
  2. (in combination)filmgoer
an energetic person
informal an acceptable or feasible idea, proposal, etc
Australian and NZ informal a person trying to succeed
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