Vocabulary Entry

torquemada

|noun

noun

A surname, most notably associated with Tomás de Torquemada, a Spanish Dominican friar and the first Grand Inquisitor of Spain.

Example Sentences

"Torquemada is often remembered for his role in the Spanish Inquisition."

"His name has become synonymous with religious persecution."

"The historical figure of Torquemada raises questions about morality in religious practices."