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coroner

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɔːrənər/ · UK /ˈkɒrənə/

coroner means: An official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained.

noun

DEATH INQUIRY OFFICIALC1

An official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained.

  • The coroner opened an inquest.
  • A witness gave evidence before the coroner.
  • The coroner asked police to investigate the unexplained death.

Common phrases: local coroner, the coroner, consult the coroner

AUTOPSY DOCTORC1

A doctor who examines dead bodies to find out when and why people died.

  • The coroner examined the body.
  • The coroner's report identified the cause of death.
  • Two coroners reviewed the medical evidence.

Similar words: medical examiner

Common phrases: county coroner, the coroner, consult a coroner

Questions about coroner

What does coroner mean?

An official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained.

What is coroner in other languages?

Türkçe: adli ölüm soruşturmacısı · Español: juez de instrucción · Français: coroner · Deutsch: Leichenschauer · Italiano: coroner · 日本語: 検視官

How do you pronounce coroner?

In American English /ˈkɔːrənər/; in British English /ˈkɒrənə/.

How do you use coroner in a sentence?

The coroner opened an inquest. A witness gave evidence before the coroner.

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