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Definition of veterinarian

veterinarian

/ˌvɛt.ər.ɪˈnɛr.i.ən/
vet · er · i · nar · i · an
Plural:veterinarians
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Adjective:veterinary
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veterinarian Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A qualified medical practitioner who diagnoses, treats, and prevents diseases, disorders, and injuries in animals.

Example

"The veterinarian examined the injured dog and prescribed a course of antibiotics."

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• Rhymes for veterinarian

• Nearby Words

vet
vetch
veteran
veterinarian
veterinary
vetiver
vetluga

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'veterinarius' (pertaining to beasts of burden or draft animals), derived from 'veterinae' (cattle or draft animals), likely related to 'vetus' (old, experienced, or unsuitable for war and thus relegated to drawing loads).

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