veterinarian

Pronunciation: /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹ.i.ən/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a doctor who practices veterinary medicine

Etymology

From Latin veterīnārius (“cattle doctor”) + -an, from veterīnae (“beasts of burden, draught-”), probably from vehō (“to convey, draw”), or from vetus (“old”). By surface analysis, veterinary + -an.

In classic literature

Synonyms

veterinary, veterinary surgeon, vet

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
doctor
Narrower (hyponyms)
horse doctor

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