noun
sufferer
Sufferer (noun) means a person who experiences pain, illness, or hardship. Example: “The charity supports sufferers of chronic pain.”
noun
1
A person who experiences pain, illness, or hardship.
"The charity supports sufferers of chronic pain."
How to use sufferer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who is suffering, especially from an illness or condition.
Common pairings
asthma sufferers
sufferers of a condition
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Word forms
- Plural
- sufferers
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The charity supports _____ of chronic pain.
Etymology
Formed from suffer plus the agent suffix -er.
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What does “sufferer” mean?
The word “sufferer” means a person who experiences pain, illness, or hardship. In plain terms, someone who is suffering, especially from an illness or condition.
How do you use “sufferer” in a sentence?
Here is “sufferer” used in a sentence: “The charity supports sufferers of chronic pain.”
What part of speech is “sufferer”?
“Sufferer” is a noun.
What is the meaning of sufferer?
"sufferer" (noun) means a person who experiences pain, illness, or hardship.
