coroner
Translation
coroner, medical examiner
Examples
The coroner investigated the cause of death.
The coroner investigated the cause of death.
A coroner's inquest was held yesterday.
A coroner's inquest was held yesterday.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) coroner an official who investigates violent, sudden, or suspicious deaths The coroner ruled it was an accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: medical examiner, pathologist
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'corouner', an officer of the Crown. Originally 'keeper of the pleas of the Crown'.
Memory Tips
A 'coroner' is an officer of the 'crown' who investigates deaths.