healer

noun

heal·​er ˈhē-lər How to pronounce healer (audio)
1
: one that heals
2
: a Christian Science practitioner

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Through the rediscovery of her life and work, Crumpler is finally being remembered not just as a historical first, but as a committed healer whose mission and message still resonate. Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025 Asterid, played as an adult by Paula Malcomson in the films, works at the local apothecary shop in District 12, glimpsing her future as a healer. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The outlet reported that a woman who was believed to be a healer had been arrested and questioned during the search for Joshlin but was released based on a lack of evidence, according to BBC. Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 Nature is our biggest healer, along with human connection. Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for healer

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of healer was in the 12th century

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“Healer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/healer. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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healer

noun
heal·​er ˈhē-lər How to pronounce healer (audio)
: one that heals

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