Inquisition in German
Inquisition in German is Inquisition, Glaubensgericht, Ketzergericht — Inquisition means a thorough, often aggressive investigation or interrogation.
Inquisition in German
Inquisition
(historical) A tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church set up to investigate and suppress heresy.
Glaubensgericht
(historical) A tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church set up to investigate and suppress heresy.
Ketzergericht
(historical) A tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church set up to investigate and suppress heresy.
What does "Inquisition" mean?
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noun A thorough, often aggressive investigation or interrogation.
"The meeting felt less like a review and more like an inquisition."
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name The historical tribunal established by the Catholic Church to root out heresy, especially in Spain.
"The Spanish Inquisition is remembered for its brutal interrogations."
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Inquisition in a sentence
- The meeting felt less like a review and more like an inquisition.
- The Spanish Inquisition is remembered for its brutal interrogations.
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What is "Inquisition" in German?
"Inquisition" in German is Inquisition, Glaubensgericht, Ketzergericht. Inquisition means: A thorough, often aggressive investigation or interrogation.
How do you use "Inquisition" in a sentence?
Example: "The meeting felt less like a review and more like an inquisition." In German, "Inquisition" is Inquisition, Glaubensgericht, Ketzergericht.
Are there other ways to say "Inquisition" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "Inquisition": Inquisition, Glaubensgericht, Ketzergericht.
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