English · Body & Health
therapist
/ˈθer.ə.pɪst/
[/ˈθer.ə.pɪst/]
treatment professional
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person trained to treat physical or mental conditions, often without surgery or drugs.
Example
Her therapist helped her develop ways to cope with her worries.
Her therapist helped her develop ways to cope with her worries.
Etymology
From Greek 'therapeia', meaning healing.
How & Where It’s Used
Covers physical, speech, and mental-health therapists.