Sufferer (noun)

1. A person who is experiencing pain, discomfort, or hardship.
2. A person who is affected by a particular condition or illness.

Origin:

The word 'sufferer' is derived from the old french 'souffrir' meaning 'to suffer'.

Examples:

1. The cancer sufferers were given a warm welcome and a place to rest at the hospital.
2. She felt empathy for the sufferers of the disaster and wanted to help in any way she could.
3. The sufferers of the disease were forced to live in quarantine to prevent its spread.
4. Many sufferers of chronic pain rely on medication to help manage their symptoms.
5. The natural disaster left thousands of sufferers homeless and in need of basic necessities.