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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who uses plants and herbs professionally to treat health problems.

Word forms

herbalists plural

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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

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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.