pursuer

American  

[per-soo-er] / pərˈsu ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that pursues.

2. Scots Law, Ecclesiastical Law. a plaintiff or complainant.

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Etymology

Origin of pursuer

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; pursue + -er ¹

Example Sentences

He could still hear the voices of his pursuers.

From Literature

What the pursuers typically bring to the table are boatloads of money, typically well into the billions, and ego.

From Los Angeles Times

Woo clambers atop a tent and hides from his pursuers.

From Literature

“That parrot will lead our pursuers here within minutes. We must find Gallery Seventeen at once,” Penelope said as she retrieved the Hixby’s Guide from her purse.

From Literature

Algeria led Group G with 22 points from nine matches, four ahead of their closest pursuers Uganda with just one match remaining -- booking their fifth appearance at the global showpiece next year.

From Barron's