noun
Uncommon
coroner
KO-ruh-nuh
Coroner (noun) means an official who investigates and rules on the cause of unexplained or violent deaths. Example: “The coroner ruled the death accidental.”
noun
1
An official who investigates and rules on the cause of unexplained or violent deaths.
"The coroner ruled the death accidental."
"A coroner ordered an inquest into the factory explosion."
How to use coroner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe official who determines how and why someone died, especially in sudden or suspicious cases.
Common pairings
coroner's report
coroner's inquest
county coroner
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Etymology
From Old French curuner, ultimately from Medieval Latin for "guardian of the crown's pleas" — the role began as a way of protecting the king's legal and financial interests.
Synonyms
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medical examiner
Rhymes for coroner
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What does “coroner” mean?
The word “coroner” means an official who investigates and rules on the cause of unexplained or violent deaths. In plain terms, the official who determines how and why someone died, especially in sudden or suspicious cases.
How do you pronounce “coroner”?
“Coroner” is pronounced KO-ruh-nuh (/ˈkɔɹ.ə.nɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “coroner” in a sentence?
Here is “coroner” used in a sentence: “The coroner ruled the death accidental.”
What part of speech is “coroner”?
“Coroner” is a noun.
Where does the word “coroner” come from?
The word “coroner” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French curuner, ultimately from Medieval Latin for "guardian of the crown's pleas" — the role began as a way of protecting the king's legal and financial interests.
Is “coroner” a common word?
“Coroner” is an uncommon word in modern English.
