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Definition of aromatherapist

aromatherapist

/əˌroʊməˈθɛrəpɪst/
a · ro · ma · ther · a · pist
Plural:aromatherapists
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Adjective:aromatherapeutic
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aromatherapist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A practitioner who specializes in aromatherapy, using aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in massages, baths, or inhalation treatments to promote physical and psychological well-being.

Example

"The aromatherapist blended lavender and chamomile oils to help her client relax and sleep more soundly."

• Rhymes for aromatherapist

• Nearby Words

arno
aroma
aromantic
aromatherapist
aromatherapy
aromatic
aromatically

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from 'aromatherapy' and the agentive suffix '-ist', following the coinage of French 'aromathérapie' in 1937 by French chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé, who studied the therapeutic properties of lavender essential oil.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aromatherapist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aromatherapist
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