pursuer

[ per-soo-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that pursues.
2. Scots Law, Ecclesiastical Law. a plaintiff or complainant.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pursuer¹

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

Example Sentences

The pair are up against each other once more, and World Rugby's guidance to officials this week has favoured the pursuers, putting the spotlight on any lazy-running blocking by the receiving team .

From BBC

He ran 100 yards before stumbling down a steep grass slope and falling on to a path, where his pursuers brought his flight to a halt.

From BBC

Mourinho's team were City's closest pursuers in 2017-18 as they finished second - but he was sacked after a poor start to the following campaign.

From BBC

There is tension, given the stealing — Kevin does not approve, and especially not “stealing from history” — the pursuers and the unpredictable environments, though Kevin conveniently knows a lot about wherever they happen to be.

From Los Angeles Times

His delicate chip to the par-five 16th was a shot of sheer class, having seen his plucky pursuer Rose smash a 300-yard driver off the deck on to the green.

From BBC