inquisitor
noun
- official (usually with judicial or investigative functions) in an Inquisition
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtəː/ / [ɪnˈkwɪzɪtʰəː] / /ɪŋˈkwɪzɪtəː/
noun
Etymology: From Old French inquisiteur, from Latin inquīsītor.
- A person who inquires, especially searchingly or ruthlessly.
“During the meeting, Jake turned into an inquisitor, firing questions at the presenter non-stop.”
- An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.