Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who is qualified to treat people who are ill or hurt; also, someone holding the highest university degree Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
She was treated by her local doctor.
Doctors near doctors.
"Oh, Doctor Keene!" The doctor heard him, and turned around.
Etymology:
Middle English from Old French doctour, from Latin doctor meaning teacher, from docere meaning to teach
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