noun
Uncommon
veterinarian
veht-ruh-NEHR-ee-uhn
Veterinarian (noun) means a doctor trained and qualified to treat animals. Example: “The veterinarian examined the horse's injured leg.”
noun
1
A doctor trained and qualified to treat animals.
"The veterinarian examined the horse's injured leg."
How to use veterinarian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe formal term for an animal doctor, often shortened to "vet".
UK vs US
More common in American English; British English tends to prefer "vet" or "veterinary surgeon".
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Etymology
From Latin veterinarius, "of cattle or draught animals", ultimately connected to vehere, "to carry" — reflecting the word's roots in caring for working animals.
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What does “veterinarian” mean?
The word “veterinarian” means a doctor trained and qualified to treat animals. In plain terms, the formal term for an animal doctor, often shortened to "vet".
How do you pronounce “veterinarian”?
“Veterinarian” is pronounced veht-ruh-NEHR-ee-uhn (/ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹ.i.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “veterinarian” in a sentence?
Here is “veterinarian” used in a sentence: “The veterinarian examined the horse's injured leg.”
What part of speech is “veterinarian”?
“Veterinarian” is a noun.
Where does the word “veterinarian” come from?
The word “veterinarian” comes from Latin. From Latin veterinarius, "of cattle or draught animals", ultimately connected to vehere, "to carry" — reflecting the word's roots in caring for working animals.
Is “veterinarian” a common word?
“Veterinarian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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