coroner — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A public official who presides over an inquest into unnatural deaths, and who may have (or historically had) additional powers such as investigating cases of treasure trove.

   Usage

   • Commonwealth usage
   • Ireland
   • Japan

   Broader terms

   official

   Examples

   The coroner confirmed the cause of death.

2. A medical doctor who performs autopsies and determines time and cause of death from a scientific standpoint.

   Usage

   • Canada
   • US usage

   Synonyms

   autopsistautopsier

   Broader terms

   medical doctor

   Examples

   A report from the coroner was presented in court.

3. The administrative head of a sheading.

Noun

1. a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

   Synonyms

   medical examiner

   Broader terms

   investigator