noun
Uncommon
seeker
SEE-kuh
Seeker (noun) means a person who is searching for something, especially in a spiritual or philosophical sense. Example: “The retreat attracts spiritual seekers from all over the world.”
noun
1
A person who is searching for something, especially in a spiritual or philosophical sense.
"The retreat attracts spiritual seekers from all over the world."
2
In the sport of Quidditch, the player whose job is to catch the Golden Snitch.
"She played Seeker for her house team."
How to use seeker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who searches for something, often used for people on a spiritual or personal quest.
Common pairings
truth seeker
job seeker
spiritual seeker
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Word forms
- Plural
- seekers
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Etymology
Formed from seek plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "one who seeks."
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What does “seeker” mean?
The word “seeker” means a person who is searching for something, especially in a spiritual or philosophical sense. In plain terms, someone who searches for something, often used for people on a spiritual or personal quest.
How do you pronounce “seeker”?
“Seeker” is pronounced SEE-kuh (/ˈsikəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “seeker” in a sentence?
Here is “seeker” used in a sentence: “The retreat attracts spiritual seekers from all over the world.”
What part of speech is “seeker”?
“Seeker” is a noun.
Is “seeker” a common word?
“Seeker” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “seeker” have?
“Seeker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who is searching for something, especially in a spiritual or philosophical sense.
