1. a person who continues doing something despite difficulties or opposition
2. a bacterial cell that survives antibiotic treatment by entering a dormant state
Usage: medical; microbiology

Examples

• She was a persister who never gave up on her dreams of becoming a doctor.
• The coach admired the young athlete as a true persister through injury and setbacks.
• Scientists studied how persisters help bacteria survive harsh conditions.
• The research focused on understanding persister cell formation in infections.
• As a persister, he continued working on the project despite repeated failures.
• Antibiotic-tolerant persisters can lead to recurring infections.