querist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A person who queries or asks questions; an interrogator, a questioner.

Pronunciation

/ˈkwɪəɹɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-querist.wav /ˈkwɪɹəst/ /ˈkwɛ-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-querist.wav

Word forms

querist querists

Etymology

From quaere (“(archaic) query, question”, noun) or query (“enquiry, question”, noun) + -ist (suffix denoting one who engages in a particular type of activity). Quaere and query are both derived from Latin quaerō (“to ask, question; to look for, seek; etc.”); for further etymology, see that entry.

Synonyms

asker inquirer inquirist inquisitor interrogator interviewer querent querier queryist questioner

Related words

enquire inquire enquiry inquiry quaere query quest question request require

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