pursuer
/pərˈsuər/
noun
- 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.
- 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.