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health officer

noun

  1. an official who administers laws pertaining to health, especially sanitation.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of health officer1

First recorded in 1855–60

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Example Sentences

In short, system and science might be put at the service of the local health officer, of the traveler, and even of the housewife.

Why does not the health officer take a leaf from this book of recorded good work and show conditions known to him?

Every applicant must have the approval of the local board of health or health officer.

From all I can learn, Merritt has got the goods as a health officer.

He had one brief encounter, on enlistment, with the health officer.

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