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veterinarian

vet-ur-uh-NAIR-ee-uhn/ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹ.i.ən/UKvet-uh-ri-NAIR-ee-uhn/ˌvɛt(ə)ɹɪˈnɛəɹ.i.ən/

Pluralveterinarians

2 meanings of veterinarian

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  1. 1
    nouncountable
    A doctor who takes care of sick or hurt animals.

    We took our cat to the veterinarian when she stopped eating.

    Veterinarians at the shelter check every dog before it goes to a new home.

    Similarvet

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Having to do with medical care for animals.

    Our puppy had his first veterinarian visit last week.

    The shelter offers free veterinarian care for stray cats.

    Similarveterinary

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Origin

From Latin veterīnārius, meaning "cattle doctor," plus "-an."