truth-seeker
|truth-seek-er|
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/truːθ ˈsiːkər/
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/truːθ ˈsiːkə/
pursuer of truth
Etymology
'truth-seeker' originates from the combination of 'truth' and 'seeker', where 'truth' means 'that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality' and 'seeker' means 'one who seeks or looks for something'.
'truth-seeker' evolved from the Old English word 'trēowþ' meaning 'faith, fidelity, loyalty' and 'sēcan' meaning 'to seek'.
Initially, it meant 'one who seeks faith or loyalty', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who seeks the truth'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is dedicated to discovering the truth, often in a philosophical or spiritual context.
As a truth-seeker, she spent years studying various philosophies.
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Last updated: 2025/07/06 00:12