coroner

noun
UK: /ˈkɒrənər/
US: /ˈkɔːrənər/

  1. An official who investigates deaths that are not clearly from natural causes.

    1. The coroner arrived to examine the body at the scene. [ ] [ ]
    2. The coroner's report indicated that the cause of death was accidental poisoning. [ ] [ ]

  2. A public officer whose chief duty is to investigate questionable deaths.

    1. The coroner held an inquest to determine the circumstances of the death. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local coroner is responsible for identifying bodies and notifying next of kin. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

medical examiner

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coroner" in English means: An official who investigates deaths that are not clearly from natural causes., A public officer whose chief duty is to investigate questionable deaths..

The phonetic transcription of "coroner" is /ˈkɒrənər/ in British English and /ˈkɔːrənər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coroner": medical examiner.

Example usage of "coroner": "The coroner arrived to examine the body at the scene.". More examples on the page.