Yearners

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A group of individuals expressing a deep desire for something; people characterized by an intense longing or craving for experiences or connections; those who pursue aspirations or goals with a passionate yearning nature
2. Individuals who demonstrate a profound craving for certain aspirations; a collective of souls driven by emotional need for fulfillment; persons who actively chase their dreams with heartfelt desire
3. A collective group characterized by intense desires for particular aspects of life; individuals who emotionally seek out aspirations or items they deeply wish to attain; people whose longing is evident in their pursuits and ambitions

Etymology: "Yearners" is the plural of "yearner," a noun for people who long for something. It is built from "yearn" with the agent suffix "-er," the same ending found in "singer" or "reader," so a yearner is simply one who yearns. The base verb "yearn" comes from Old English "giernan," meaning to desire eagerly, a sense it has kept through the centuries, though its spelling shifted over time.

Synonyms: desirers, longers, cravers, aspirants, wanting