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Definition of pharmacist

pharmacist

/ˈfɑːr.mə.sɪst/
phar · ma · cist
Adverb:pharmaceutically
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Plural:pharmacists
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Adjective:pharmaceutical
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pharmacist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A licensed healthcare professional qualified to prepare, compound, and dispense medicinal drugs and advise patients on their safe and effective use.

Example

"The pharmacist carefully explained the potential side effects and proper dosage of the new prescription."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

pharisee
pharma
pharmaceutical
pharmacist
pharmacologist
pharmacy
phase

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from 'pharmacy' and the suffix '-ist', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek word 'pharmakon', meaning 'drug', 'medicine', or 'poison'.

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