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Definition of vaccinator

vaccinator

/ˈvæk.səˌneɪ.tɚ/
vac · ci · na · tor
Plural:vaccinators
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Adjective:vaccinatory
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vaccinator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A healthcare professional or trained practitioner who administers vaccines to patients or animals.

Example

"During the public health campaign, each volunteer vaccinator administered dozens of flu shots every afternoon."

2

A specialized medical or veterinary instrument, such as a scarifier, lancet, or automatic syringe gun, used to administer a vaccine.

Example

"The veterinarian used an automatic vaccinator to quickly inoculate the entire herd of cattle."

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• Nearby Words

vacay
vaccinate
vaccination
vaccinator
vaccine
vaccinium
vacuous

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the verb 'vaccinate' plus the agentive suffix '-or', ultimately deriving from Latin 'vaccinus' (relating to cows), a reference to Edward Jenner's pioneering use of cowpox matter to immunize against smallpox.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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