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View synonyms for therapist

therapist

[ ther-uh-pist ]

noun

  1. a person trained in the use of physical methods, as exercises, heat treatments, etc., in treating or rehabilitating the sick or wounded or helping patients overcome physical defects.
  2. a person trained in the use of psychological methods for helping patients overcome psychological problems.
  3. Also ther·a·peu·tist [] a person, as a doctor, skilled in therapeutics. therapeutics.


ˈtherapist

/ ˈθɛrəpɪst /

noun

  1. a person skilled in a particular type of therapy

    a physical therapist



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Word History and Origins

Origin of therapist1

First recorded in 1885–90; therap(y) + -ist

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