A person who is believed to see the future or hidden truths, often through mystical or spiritual means; a prophet or visionary.
From Old English 'seere,' meaning 'one who sees,' from the verb 'see.' In ancient times, 'seers' were valued advisors to kings and leaders. The word carries connotations of special vision—both literal seeing and metaphorical seeing into hidden knowledge.
Throughout history, every major civilization had seers—ancient Greece had the Oracle of Delphi, medieval Europe had prophets, and modern cultures still consult people claiming to predict futures. Science says they're not actually predicting; they're just reading vague information creatively!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.