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persecutor

|per/se/cu/tor|

🇺🇸

/ˈpɜːrsɪˌkjuːtər/

🇬🇧

/ˈpɜːsɪˌkjuːtə/

(persecute)

subject to hostility

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
persecute	persecutes	persecutes	persecuted	persecuted	persecuting	persecution

Etymology

Etymology Information

'persecutor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'persecutor', where 'per-' meant 'through' and 'sequi' meant 'to follow'.

Historical Evolution

'persecutor' changed from the Latin word 'persecutor' and eventually became the modern English word 'persecutor'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who pursues or follows', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who treats others cruelly or unfairly'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who treats someone in a cruel or unfair way, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs.

The persecutor was brought to justice for his actions against the minority group.

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Last updated: 2025/03/04 05:06