Striver

strive  (strv)

intr.v. strove (strv), striv·en (strvn) or strived, striv·ing, strives

1. To exert much effort or energy; endeavor.

2. To struggle or fight forcefully; contend: strive against injustice.

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[Middle English striven, from Old French estriver, from estrit, estrif, quarrel; see strife.]

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striver n.

striving·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

striver - someone who works as hard as a slave hard worker, slave worker - a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker"