Definition of Inquisitor

1. Noun. A questioner who is excessively harsh.

Exact synonyms: Interrogator
Generic synonyms: Asker, Enquirer, Inquirer, Querier, Questioner
Derivative terms: Inquisitorial, Interrogate

2. Noun. An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.
Specialized synonyms: Grand Inquisitor
Generic synonyms: Functionary, Official
Derivative terms: Inquisitorial

Definition of Inquisitor

1. n. An inquisitive person; one fond of asking questions.

Definition of Inquisitor

1. Noun. A person who inquires, especially searchingly or ruthlessly. ¹

2. Noun. An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Inquisitor

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Inquisitor

1. 1. An inquisitive person; one fond of asking questions. "Inquisitors are tatlers." 2. One whose official duty it is to examine and inquire, as coroners, sheriffs, etc. 3. A member of the Court of Inquisition. Origin: L., cf. F. Inquisiteur. See Inquire. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inquisitor

inquiring
inquiringly
inquiry
inquiry agent
inquisible
inquisition
inquisition post mortem
inquisitional
inquisitionary
inquisitioned
inquisitioning
inquisitions
inquisitive
inquisitively
inquisitiveness
inquisitor (current term)
inquisitorial
inquisitorially
inquisitorious
inquisitors
inquisitory
inquisitour
inquisitrix
inquisiturient
inquorate
inracinate
inracinated
inradii
inradius
inrage

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