noun
Uncommon
healer
HEE-luh
Healer (noun) means a person who treats or cures illness, especially through non-conventional or spiritual means. Example: “The village healer used herbal remedies passed down for generations.”
noun
1
A person who treats or cures illness, especially through non-conventional or spiritual means.
"The village healer used herbal remedies passed down for generations."
2
Anything, such as a medicine, that helps cure an ailment.
"They say laughter is the best healer."
How to use healer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that cures or restores health.
Common pairings
faith healer
natural healer
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Word forms
- Plural
- healers
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Etymology
From Middle English helere, formed from heal plus the agent suffix -er.
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Rhymes for healer
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What does “healer” mean?
The word “healer” means a person who treats or cures illness, especially through non-conventional or spiritual means. In plain terms, someone or something that cures or restores health.
How do you pronounce “healer”?
“Healer” is pronounced HEE-luh (/ˈhilɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “healer” in a sentence?
Here is “healer” used in a sentence: “The village healer used herbal remedies passed down for generations.”
What part of speech is “healer”?
“Healer” is a noun.
Where does the word “healer” come from?
The word “healer” comes from Middle English. From Middle English helere, formed from heal plus the agent suffix -er.
Is “healer” a common word?
“Healer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “healer” have?
“Healer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who treats or cures illness, especially through non-conventional or spiritual means.
