self-seeker
|self-seek-er|
🇺🇸
/ˈsɛlfˌsiːkər/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɛlfˌsiːkə/
selfish pursuit
Etymology
'self-seeker' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'seek,' where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'seek' means to pursue or search for.
'self-seeker' evolved from the Middle English word 'self-seken,' which combined 'self' and 'seken' (to seek), eventually becoming the modern English word 'self-seeker'.
Initially, it meant 'one who seeks their own interests,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is primarily concerned with their own interests and welfare, often at the expense of others.
He was known as a self-seeker, always putting his needs before the team's.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45