seeker

American  

[see-ker] / ˈsi kər /

noun

1. a person or thing that seeks.

2. Rocketry.

   1. a device in a missile that locates a target by sensing some characteristic of the target, as heat emission.

   2. a missile equipped with such a device.

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Etymology

Origin of seeker

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; seek, -er ¹

Example Sentences

At this point, a group of asylum seekers who we hadn't noticed playing football nearby appeared over the hill.

From BBC

Twenty-five years ago, Princeton University authorized me to establish and direct a program in civic education dedicated to helping young men and women become determined truth seekers, courageous truth speakers, lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

From The Wall Street Journal

About 4,000 people have taken part in a demonstration against government plans to house asylum seekers at a military site in East Sussex, organisers have said.

From BBC

Refugees and asylum seekers constitute 3.9% of Uganda’s population, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both Cameron Barracks and the Crowborough army training camp in East Sussex were earmarked earlier this year as potential temporary asylum seeker accommodation.

From BBC

Related Words

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