A person who tries hard to do something; someone who makes earnest efforts despite difficulty.
From 'endeavor' plus the agent suffix '-er,' forming a noun that names one who endeavors.
This word is rare now—we prefer just saying 'someone who tries' or using 'endeavor' as a verb—but it captures the idea of a person defined by their persistent effort, not just their success.
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