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interrogator

Interrogator (noun) means a person who questions someone closely, often in an official or aggressive setting. Example: “The interrogator pressed him on where he had been that night.”

noun
1
A person who questions someone closely, often in an official or aggressive setting.
"The interrogator pressed him on where he had been that night."
2
A device that sends a signal to request data from another device.
"The radar interrogator pings aircraft transponders for identification."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone — or something — that asks probing questions or requests information.

Word forms

interrogators plural

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Etymology

From Latin interrogator, "one who questions," built from interrogate plus the agent suffix -or.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “interrogator” mean?

The word “interrogator” means a person who questions someone closely, often in an official or aggressive setting. In plain terms, someone — or something — that asks probing questions or requests information.

How do you use “interrogator” in a sentence?

Here is “interrogator” used in a sentence: “The interrogator pressed him on where he had been that night.”

What part of speech is “interrogator”?

“Interrogator” is a noun.

Where does the word “interrogator” come from?

The word “interrogator” comes from Latin. From Latin interrogator, "one who questions," built from interrogate plus the agent suffix -or.

How many meanings does “interrogator” have?

“Interrogator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who questions someone closely, often in an official or aggressive setting.

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