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Definition of inquirer

inquirer

/ɪnˈkwaɪ.ɹɚ/
(UK: enquirer)
in · quir · er
Adverb:inquiringly
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Plural:inquirers
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Adjective:inquiring
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inquirer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who asks a question, seeks information, or conducts a systematic investigation into a subject.

Example

"The receptionist politely directed the curious inquirer to the public records office on the second floor."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Both "inquirer" and "enquirer" are valid spellings, though "inquirer" is standard in American English for all senses, whereas British English often prefers "enquirer" for a general questioner and reserves "inquirer" for someone conducting a formal investigation.

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• Nearby Words

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inquiringly
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb "inquire" (from Anglo-Norman "enquerre" and Latin "inquirere", meaning "to seek after" or "search into") combined with the agentive suffix "-er".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inquirer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inquirer
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