stayer
ˈsteɪər
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Definition of stayer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
long-term presenceRareone who remains in a place or situation for a long timeRare
  • Despite the challenges, he was a stayer at the company for decades..
inhabitant resident
2.
perseveranceRareperson with persistence or tenacityRare
  • She is a stayer, never giving up on her goals.
3.
sportsTECH.UKhorse capable of racing long distancesTECH.UK
  • The horse proved to be a stayer, excelling in races over long distances..
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Origin of stayer

English, stay (remain) + -er (agent noun suffix)

Examples of stayer in a sentence

  • In the face of adversity, he remained a stayer.
  • As a stayer, he completed the marathon against all odds.
  • The team needed a stayer to lead them through challenges.
  • The stayer won the marathon race effortlessly.
  • Known as a stayer, the horse dominated the endurance race.

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  1. French:habitué, battant, ...
  2. German:Ausdauernder, Durchhalter, ...
  3. Italian:perseverante, persona tenace, ...
  4. Spanish:perseverante, tenaz, ...
  5. Portuguese:perseverante, tenaz, ...
  6. Chinese:坚持者, 有毅力的人, ...
  7. Japanese:長期滞在者, 粘り強い人, ...
  8. Arabic:مقيم دائم, مُثابِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִי שֶׁנִּשְׁאַר, עַקְשָׁן, ...
  10. Russian:долгожитель, упорный человек, ...
  11. Ukrainian:той, хто залишається, наполеглива людина, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थायी व्यक्ति, दृढ़ व्यक्ति, ...

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