Meaning of Prosecutor
a public official who charges somebody officially with a crime and prosecutes them in court
In simple words: A lawyer who tries to prove someone is guilty of a crime in court.
Prosecutor in a sentence
- the **public/state prosecutor**
- The prosecutor rose to give the opening address.
How to use Prosecutor
Used in legal contexts; appropriate in court settings or discussions about law. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Prosecutor sounds like 'prosecuting' — imagine a lawyer prosecuting a case in court.
Related words
Collocations with Prosecutor
Synonyms for Prosecutor
- lawyer
- prosecuting attorney
- district attorney
- state attorney
- crown prosecutor
Opposites of Prosecutor
- defendant
- defense attorney
Common mistakes with Prosecutor
- Confused with 'defendant' (the person accused of a crime).
- Used in non-legal contexts incorrectly.
- Assumed to be the same as a judge.
Prosecutor appears in
Prosecutor in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مدعي عام
محامي يحاول إثبات أن شخصًا ما مذنب بجريمة في المحكمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পাবলিক প্রসিকিউটর
একজন আইনজীবী যিনি আদালতে কাউকে অপরাধী প্রমাণ করার চেষ্টা করেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Staatsanwalt
Ein Anwalt, der versucht, jemanden in einem Gerichtsverfahren für schuldig zu erklären.
- SpanishEspañol
Fiscal
Un abogado que intenta demostrar que alguien es culpable de un delito en un juicio.
- Persianفارسی
دادستان
یه وکیلی که سعی میکنه ثابت کنه یه نفر تو دادگاه گناهکاره.
- FrenchFrançais
Procureur
Un avocat qui essaie de prouver qu'une personne est coupable d'un crime devant un tribunal.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अभियोजक
एक वकील जो अदालत में किसी को किसी अपराध का दोषी साबित करने की कोशिश करता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Pubblico ministero
Un avvocato che cerca di dimostrare la colpevolezza di qualcuno in tribunale.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Promotor
Um advogado que tenta provar que alguém é culpado de um crime em tribunal.
- RussianРусский
Прокурор
Адвокат, который пытается доказать вину кого-либо в суде.
- Urduاردو
استغاثہ
ایک وکیل جو عدالت میں کسی شخص کے جرم کا مرتکب ہونے کا الزام ثابت کرنے کی کوشش کرتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
检察官
在法庭上试图证明某人有罪的律师。
More words like Prosecutor
- LawyerA2
a person who is trained and qualified to advise people about the law and to represent them in court, and to write legal documents
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Prosecutor
What does Prosecutor mean?
A lawyer who tries to prove someone is guilty of a crime in court.
What is the definition of Prosecutor?
a public official who charges somebody officially with a crime and prosecutes them in court
How do you use Prosecutor in a sentence?
the **public/state prosecutor**
Can you give another example of Prosecutor?
The prosecutor rose to give the opening address.
What are synonyms for Prosecutor?
Common alternatives include lawyer, prosecuting attorney, district attorney, state attorney, crown prosecutor.
What is the opposite of Prosecutor?
Opposite meanings include defendant, defense attorney.
What words go with Prosecutor?
It commonly pairs with public, county, federal, charge somebody with something, indict somebody, allege something, public, county, federal, charge somebody with something, indict somebody, allege something.
What are common mistakes when using Prosecutor?
Confused with 'defendant' (the person accused of a crime). Used in non-legal contexts incorrectly. Assumed to be the same as a judge.
How do you pronounce Prosecutor?
US: /["/ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈprɒsɪkjuːtə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Prosecutor formal or informal?
"Prosecutor" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Prosecutor?
Used in legal contexts; appropriate in court settings or discussions about law. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.
What CEFR level is Prosecutor?
"Prosecutor" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.

