questor

noun

1. A person who goes on a quest or searches for something difficult to find.

   B2

   literary/formal

   • "The knight was a questor, seeking the Holy Grail."B2
   • "Each questor must decide whether the promised reward is worth the risks involved."C1

2. In ancient Rome, an official responsible for the financial administration of the state.

   C1

   historical

   • "The questor managed the treasury and oversaw public finances in the Roman Republic."C1