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

It is rough out there for job seekers, unless they are looking for work in healthcare.

From The Wall Street Journal

The coalition also wants fewer asylum seekers, with refugees having to apply for asylum outside Europe, not after they arrive.

From BBC

One way to improve the process would be to make it easier for asylum seekers to register claims before arriving in the U.S., potentially through processing centers in transit countries.

From The Wall Street Journal

About 27% of the immigrant population lacks full legal status, but many of these individuals have permission to be in the country as asylum seekers or holders of temporary protected status.

From MarketWatch

Bad enough that some job seekers are the ones paying recruiters.

From The Wall Street Journal

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