Meaning of the word stalker in English

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

stalker

US /ˈstɑː.kɚ/
UK /ˈstɔː.kər/

Noun

a person who harasses or persecutes someone with unwanted and obsessive attention

Example:
The celebrity hired extra security to protect herself from a persistent stalker.
She reported her ex-boyfriend to the police for being a stalker.