pursuers

[/pərˈsuːərz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
perseguidores
1. People who chase or follow someone or something with the intent to catch them
The thieves ran away from their pursuers.
Os ladrões fugiram de seus perseguidores.
2. People who engage in the pursuit of a particular goal, hobby, or interest
Art pursuers gathered at the gallery opening.
Os apaixonados pela arte se reuniram na abertura da galeria.
3. Those who seek or strive after something persistently
Pursuers of justice should never give up.
Os buscadores de justiça nunca devem desistir.
The term 'pursuers' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts in legal, law enforcement, and sports narratives. In Brazil, 'perseguidores' often appears in crime dramas, news reports about fugitives, and metaphorical usage about pursuing dreams or goals, reflecting the cultural emphasis on perseverance (persistência).
NYC Slang
chasers, hounders
Synonyms / Sinônimos
chasersfollowershuntersseekerstrackers
Antonyms / Antônimos
fugitivesescapeesevaders

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perseguidores
Standard term used throughout Brazil for those who chase or pursue
Rio de Janeiro
perseguidores
Common usage, may also use 'pegadores' in informal speech
São Paulo
perseguidores
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
perseguidores
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; universal in European Portuguese

Related Words

pursuepursuitchasefollow

Related Idioms & Phrases

hot on someone's heels (like pursuers)
in pursuit of (what pursuers do)
chase down
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