| NOUN | person | Tomas de Torquemada, Torquemada | the Spaniard who as Grand Inquisitor was responsible for the death of thousands of Jews and suspected witches / witches during the Spanish Inquisition (1420-1498) |
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| Meaning | The Spaniard who as Grand Inquisitor was responsible for the death of thousands of Jews and suspected witches / witches during the Spanish Inquisition (1420-1498). | |
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| Synonym | Torquemada | |
| Instance of | Grand Inquisitor | director of the court of Inquisition (especially in Spain and Portugal) |
| Spanish | Tomas de Torquemada | |
| Catalan | Torquemada | |
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