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nourisher

/ˈnɜːr.ɪ.ʃər/
nour · ish · er
Adverb:nourishingly
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Plural:nourishers
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Adjective:nourishing
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nourisher Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or thing that provides food, sustenance, or the physical substances necessary for life, health, and growth.

Example

"Throughout history, the river has served as the primary nourisher of the valley's agricultural communities."

2

Someone or something that fosters, nurtures, or promotes emotional, intellectual, or spiritual development.

Example

"Shakespeare famously described sleep as the great nourisher in life's feast."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'nourish' (derived from Old French 'norriss-', extended stem of 'norrir', from Latin 'nutrire', meaning 'to feed, nurse, or support') plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

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