veterinarian
/,vetəri'neəriən/
Definition
Noun: A person who is qualified and licensed to treat diseases, injuries, and disorders in animals; a doctor for animals.
Usage
The word "veterinarian" is a formal and professional term. It is used to refer to the profession or an individual practitioner. It is often abbreviated in informal contexts to "vet."
Examples
- Noun:
- We took our sick dog to the veterinarian for a check-up.
- She studied for many years to become a veterinarian.
- The veterinarian specializes in treating large farm animals.
Advanced Usage
- "To practice as a veterinarian": To work professionally in the field of veterinary medicine.
- After graduating, she hopes to practice as a veterinarian in her hometown.
Variants and Related Words
- Veterinary (adj): Relating to the medical treatment of animals.
- He works at a veterinary clinic.
- Veterinarian is synonymous with veterinary surgeon (common in British English).
Synonyms
- Vet (n, informal): The common short form for veterinarian.
- Animal doctor (n, informal): A descriptive, non-technical synonym.
Idioms
No common idioms are directly formed with the word "veterinarian."
Noun
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a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
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