seeker

noun

USSEE-kur/ˈsikɚ/UKSEE-kuh/ˈsiːkə/

3 meanings of seeker

1
nouncountable
A person who is looking for something or trying to get it.
Like a child looking everywhere for a hidden toy.
Every job seeker in the room hoped for an interview.
The treasure seekers dug all afternoon near the old wall.
Similarsearcher, hunter
2
nouncountable
A person who is looking for God, truth, or a deeper meaning in life.
Like a traveler walking a long road toward a place they hope will bring peace.
Every seeker at the temple came hoping to find inner peace.
The mountain shrine draws seekers from many different faiths.
Similarpilgrim, searcher
3
nouncountable
In the game Quidditch, the player whose job is to catch the snitch.
Like the one player on a team whose only job is to grab a small target before the rival does.
Their seeker spotted the snitch and dove straight toward it.
Both seekers raced across the field after the tiny gold ball.

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Origin

From Middle English sekar, made from the verb "seek" plus "-er".