achiever
UK: əˈtʃiːvə | US: əˈtʃiːvər
n. a person who achieves success through effort or skill
The word "achiever" combines the verb "achieve," derived from Old French achever (to complete, accomplish), with the agentive suffix "-er," indicating a person who performs the action. "Achieve" itself traces back to Latin ad caput (to the head, i.e., to reach a goal). The suffix "-er" is a productive English morpheme for forming nouns (e.g., "teacher," "runner"). Together, the morphemes logically construct "one who accomplishes goals."
She is a high-achiever in both academics and sports.
The award celebrates young achievers in science.
As a natural achiever, he sets ambitious goals.
The program mentors underprivileged achievers.
True achievers persist despite challenges.