Word Noun
inquirer
n.
C1 Advanced US /ˌɪnˈkwaɪɹɝ/ UK /ɪnkwˈaɪəɹɐ/ in·quir·er UK spelling enquirer, inquirers
Definition
n.a person who asks questions to find out information. You use this word when someone is looking for an answer or trying to understand something better.
n.a person who seeks information or knowledge through questioning. Often used in formal or academic contexts to describe a researcher or a customer seeking clarification.
Examples
“The inquirer asked several questions about the new policy.”
“The customer service representative greeted the inquirer and offered to help with their technical support request.”
“The university's research department welcomed every inquirer, providing detailed documentation to ensure that even the most complex scientific theories were accessible to the general public.”
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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