Definition

A person who asks questions, often to gather information or clarify something.

Example

The questioner raised an important point during the discussion.

Conversation

Did you see that interview with the famous author?

Yeah, the questioner really knew how to dig deep.

I thought the questioner asked some really insightful things.

Totally! It made the conversation so much more interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Questioner → It is formed from "question" (from Latin *quaestio*, meaning inquiry or a seeking of information) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A questioner is a person who seeks information or asks questions.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'seeking information' ('quaestio') — the '-er' just means a person. A questioner is someone who asks questions.

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