healer

noun

heal·​er ˈhē-lər How to pronounce healer (audio)
1
: one that heals
2
: a Christian Science practitioner

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Sold by a healer who learned at the U, This shore invites campers and paddlers like you. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024 This is something a former secretary turned healer, Helen Wix, who spent three years being homeless on the streets of Washington, D.C., described. Joseph Liu, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Classical flute and Spanish guitar blared from a single Bluetooth speaker as a sound healer played crystal bowls. Michelle Lhooq, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024 There are even said to be more occult faith healers than medical doctors. Harriet Marsden, theweek, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for healer 

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First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of healer was in the 12th century

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“Healer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/healer. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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healer

noun
heal·​er ˈhē-lər How to pronounce healer (audio)
: one that heals

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