# inquirer

/ˌɪnˈkwaɪɹɝ/ (US) · /ɪnkwˈaɪəɹɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/inquirer
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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