noun
herbalist
HUR-buh-lihst
Herbalist (noun) means a person who treats illness using plants and plant-based remedies. Example: “The herbalist recommended a chamomile tincture for her anxiety.”
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A person who treats illness using plants and plant-based remedies.
"The herbalist recommended a chamomile tincture for her anxiety."
How to use herbalist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who uses plants and herbs professionally to treat health problems.
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Word forms
- Plural
- herbalists
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The _____ recommended a chamomile tincture for her anxiety.
Etymology
Formed from herbal plus the suffix -ist, which turns a subject into a person who practises it.
Synonyms
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herb doctor
Rhymes for herbalist
realist
vocalist
idealist
finalist
loyalist
medalist
socialist
mentalist
capitalist
journalist
specialist
naturalist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “herbalist” mean?
The word “herbalist” means a person who treats illness using plants and plant-based remedies. In plain terms, someone who uses plants and herbs professionally to treat health problems.
How do you pronounce “herbalist”?
“Herbalist” is pronounced HUR-buh-lihst (/ˈ(h)ɜɹbələst/ in IPA).
How do you use “herbalist” in a sentence?
Here is “herbalist” used in a sentence: “The herbalist recommended a chamomile tincture for her anxiety.”
What part of speech is “herbalist”?
“Herbalist” is a noun.
