Meaning of the word persecutor in English

What does persecutor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

persecutor

US /ˈpɝː.sə.kjuː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈpɜː.sɪ.kjuː.tər/

Noun

someone who treats a particular group of people cruelly:

Example:
The country's native people rose up against their persecutors.