1.
person who encounters (something); witness to an event
A person who has come across or experienced a particular event, incident, or phenomenon. Often used in contexts of accidents, disasters, unusual experiences, or encounters with wildlife.
Composed of 遭遇 (encounter/meeting) and 者 (person). The word 遭遇 typically implies an unexpected or chance encounter, so 遭遇者 often describes someone who has unexpectedly come across something noteworthy.
Common collocations
- 遭遇者の証言: testimony from witnesses
- 遭遇者の体験談: firsthand account of an encounter
- 遭遇者が語る: a witness recounts