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Definition of inquisitor

inquisitor

/ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɚ/
in · quis · i · tor
Adverb:inquisitorially
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Plural:inquisitors
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Adjective:inquisitorial
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inquisitor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who asks harsh, persistent, or intrusive questions; a rigorous or ruthless interrogator.

Example

"During the committee hearing, the senator acted like an relentless inquisitor, demanding precise answers to every financial discrepancy."

2

Historically, an official appointed by the Roman Catholic Church to investigate and suppress heresy during the Inquisition.

Example

"The medieval manuscript detailed the formal procedures used by the chief inquisitor when examining suspected heretics."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French inquisiteur, from Latin inquisitor ('an investigator or examiner'), a noun of agency from the verb inquiro ('to seek after, search for, or examine'), composed of in- ('into') and quaero ('to seek or ask').

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