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Sufferer Definition & Meaning

sufferer
noun
  1. a person suffering from an illness
  2. one who suffers for the sake of principle

"Sufferer" in song lyrics

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  • "And I dare not be the Christ and I welcome any sufferer"
    Saul Williams — Skin of a Drum
  • "protective headwear for allergy sufferer"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does sufferer mean?
a person suffering from an illness one who suffers for the sake of principle
What part of speech is sufferer?
Sufferer is a noun.
How many definitions does sufferer have?
Sufferer has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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