Home›Browse›I›inquisitorinquisitorOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutesinquisitorinquisitor — nounnoun1. a person who asks many harsh, detailed questions1.nounDefinitiona person who asks many harsh, detailed questionsExampleThe inquisitor pressed the witness for more details.2. an official who investigates religious beliefs2.nounDefinitionan official who investigates religious beliefsExampleThe inquisitor accused him of heresy.