enquirer

Enquirer is a noun that refers to a person who asks questions or seeks information. The term derives from the verb inquire or enquire, through Old French enquierer, with the agentive -er suffix. Spelling varies: enquirer (one who asks) is closer to inquire, while in American English the form inquirer is more common; both may be used, but enquirer is less common in modern American usage. The related verb enquirer or enquire describes the act of asking questions or conducting a formal investigation.

In journalism and publishing, Enquirer is used as the title of several newspapers. The Cincinnati Enquirer is a major daily newspaper serving the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The National Enquirer is an American tabloid known for celebrity gossip and sensational stories, and it has played a controversial role in American media. Some local or regional outlets also use Enquirer as part of their titles.

See also: Enquirer can be confused with Inquirer, which usually refers to a person who makes an inquiry or to a different set of publications; Enquiry is the British English spelling of the act of asking questions, while Inquiry is the American variant.