inquisitor
noun/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtəː/ · [ɪnˈkwɪzɪtʰəː]
Etymology From Old French inquisiteur, from Latin inquīsītor.
1
A person who inquires, especially searchingly or ruthlessly.
- During the meeting, Jake turned into an inquisitor, firing questions at the presenter non-stop.
2
Historical An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.
- Derived terms
- Femquisitor, Grand Inquisitor, inquisitee, inquisitorship, inquisitress