inquirer

American  

[in-kwahyuhr-er] / ɪnˈkwaɪər ər /

noun

1. a person who asks a question or seeks to learn about something, often someone whose character it is to do so.

   The answer to any question is available within a second or two on the Internet, but it's up to the inquirer to evaluate the validity of the answer.

   Any inquirer into scientific truth must be absolutely confident that the whole world makes a certain kind of sense.

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Etymology

Origin of inquirer

inquire ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

She takes the pen from his hand and throws it in the direction of the inquirer.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, there has been constant flow of new inquirers and people preparing to be baptised, known as catechumens.

From BBC

The office is independent from the state public school system, and requests remain confidential unless consent is given to an ombuds to engage on the inquirer’s behalf.

From Seattle Times

“In the vast majority of cases, they do not result in partnership. Typically, as with Brave Books, we suggest that the inquirer considers holding their own event in a bookable meeting room space.”

From Washington Times

He sent inquirers to his Instagram page, where he posted videos of his shirtless workouts, or to his Snapchat, where he documented every meal.

From New York Times