inquirer
- noun
- /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
- Some told the inquirer to read a lot, and one said to go to the public library.
- an intelligent inquirer
- community of inquirers
- inquirer and information
Examples
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As an inquirer, she was determined to find out the truth behind the mystery.
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The teacher functions as a fellow inquirer in the research and learning process.
Academic text (2003) -
When students can more effectively and strategically engage with text, they can become more successful inquirers.
Academic text (2015) -
From the observations, the inquirers were able to develop an awareness of the ecology of the gymnasium.
Academic text (1997) -
Pedagogy should see teachers as inquirers attempting to solve pedagogical problems in their classrooms.
Academic text (1997) -
The inquirer asked many questions during the interview to gather more information.
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The curious child was a passionate inquirer, always eager to learn about the world.
Synonyms
A person who searches for knowledge, truth, or a goal
A person who asks questions to get information in a job or news interview
A person who asks for information, often in a public meeting
A person who looks for information or lost things
A person who wants an answer to a question
Someone or something that asks a question to get information
A person who asks an expert for advice or information
How Inquisitive
- Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Inquirer comes from the Latin parts in- 'in' and quaerere 'to ask or seek', the same root you see in question and query. So an inquirer is someone who 'goes in' to find answers and asks questions.