Seeker

Definition

Seeker refers to an individual who seeks, searches or explores, especially someone who is looking for spiritual enlightenment, knowledge, or specific information.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsiːkər/
• Respelling: SEE-ker (with "SEE" as in "see," and "ker" as in "worker")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsiːkə/
• Respelling: SEE-kə (with "SEE" as in "see," and "kə" similar to the ending of "sofa" without the rhotic 'r')

In both dialects, "seeker" is pronounced with the initial "see" sound, followed by a syllable that ends in a sound similar to "ker" in American English and "kə" in British English, reflecting the non-rhoticity of many British accents where the "r" is not pronounced unless followed by a vowel. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "SEE."

Etymology

The term seeker originates from Old English sēcan meaning ‘inquire, search for’, which is of Germanic origin and from an Indo-European root shared by Latin sagire ‘perceive quickly’.

Derivatives

• Seekerhood
• Seeker-sensitive
• Truth-seeker
• Plea-seeker
• Attention-seeker

Synonyms

• Explorer
• Quester
• Searcher

Antonyms

• Ignorer
• Avoider
• Neglecter

Usage

The term seeker is broadly used to refer to individuals embarking on a quest for knowledge, spiritual understanding, or particular information. It's often utilized in spiritual or philosophical contexts but is also applicable in everyday scenarios.

Related Terms

• Exploration
• Quest
• Inquiry

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Individual in search: An individual who is in a quest for something or someone.‍
• Example: She is a seeker of truth, always questioning and exploring the world around her.

• Spiritual Explorer: An individual exploring spiritual or existential aspects of life.‍
• Example: As a spiritual seeker, he spent years studying various philosophies and religions.

• Applicant: An individual who applies for something, such as a job or membership.‍
• Example: The club had many seekers for its limited membership slots.