Meaning
police chief
- in Italy, the senior police authority who heads the police force in a province
In a sentence
Il questore ha disposto nuovi controlli in tutta la città.
The police chief ordered new checks throughout the city.
La conferenza stampa è stata presieduta dal questore.
The press conference was chaired by the police chief.
Chi è il nuovo questore della nostra provincia?
Who is the new police chief of our province?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| questore | masculine · singular |
| questori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Specific to Italian public administration: the head of a 'questura' (provincial police headquarters).