pursuer

/pərˈsuər/
noun
  1. A person who chases or follows someone or something.
    • The detective was a relentless pursuer of justice.
    • In the race, the lead runner glanced over his shoulder at his pursuers.
    • The thief looked back and saw his pursuer gaining on him.
  2. A person who tries to achieve or obtain something over time.
    • As a pursuer of excellence, he never settled for second best.
    • She was a dedicated pursuer of knowledge, always reading and learning.
    • The young artist was a passionate pursuer of her creative dreams.
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