in·quis·i·tor ( n-kwz -t r)n. One who inquires or makes an inquisition, especially a questioner who is excessively rigorous or harsh. [Middle English inquisitour, from Latin inqu  stor, from inqustus, past participle of inqurere, to inquire into; see inquire.] |
inquisitor [ɪnˈkwɪzɪtə]
n
1. a person who inquires, esp deeply, searchingly, or ruthlessly
2. (Historical Terms) (often capital) an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | inquisitor - a questioner who is excessively harsh |
| 2. | Inquisitor - an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition Grand Inquisitor - director of the court of Inquisition (especially in Spain and Portugal) functionary, official - a worker who holds or is invested with an office |
Translations
inquisitor [ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər] n → inquisiteur/trice m/f
inquisitor
n (Hist Eccl) → Inquisitor m; (fig) → Inquisitor(in) m(f)
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