seer
UK: sɪə | US: sɪr
n. a person who claims to foresee future events; a prophet or visionary
n. (archaic) a person who sees something specified
The word "seer" originates from the Old English "sēon" (to see) combined with the agent suffix "-er," denoting someone who performs the action. It evolved from literal sight ("one who sees") to a figurative sense of foresight or prophecy. The term reflects the ancient belief that visionaries could perceive beyond ordinary sight, bridging physical and spiritual realms.
The village revered the old seer for her accurate predictions.
In mythology, seers often delivered cryptic messages from the gods.
He was regarded as a seer after foreseeing the drought.
The poem describes a blind seer with inner vision.
Modern skeptics dismiss seers as mere charlatans.