seeker

n. countable

B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈsikɝ// UK //sˈiːkɐ// seek·er

Archaic General-service

n. someone who is looking for something, especially a person searching for a deep truth or a spiritual path.

n. a person who searches for something specific, often used in a spiritual or philosophical context to describe an individual pursuing enlightenment or truth.

SIMPLE

The young seeker traveled to the mountains to find peace.

CONTEXTUAL

Many spiritual seekers visit this temple every year to learn from the monks and practice meditation.

COMPLEX

The movement attracted a diverse group of truth seekers who were disillusioned with traditional institutions and eager to explore alternative ways of living.

Synonyms

Origin

From Middle English sekar, sekere (also sechar, sechere), equivalent to seek + -er. Compare Saterland Frisian Säiker (“seeker”), West Frisian syker (“seeker”), Dutch zoeker (“seeker”), German Low German Söker (“seeker”), German Sucher (“seeker”).

Usage

Often paired with a preceding noun to specify the object of the search, such as 'truth seeker' or 'job seeker'.