healer

Word parts

heal + -er

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈhiːlə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈhilɚ/

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Noun

Singular healer

Plural healers

1. (countable) A healer is someone who helps other people get well from disease or injury.

   I saw a local healer when I got sick on my trip.

Related words

• doctor
• heal
• health
• healthy
• unhealthy