noun

healer

healer, therapist, curer

The village healer used traditional herbs.

The village healer used traditional herbs.

She is known as a spiritual healer.

She is known as a spiritual healer.

((a/the)) healer a person who cures people The village healer was well-respected.

Synonyms: curer, therapist, shaman

From the verb 'to heal' + the agent suffix '-er'. Literally 'one who heals'.

A 'healer' is a person who helps others to 'heal' or become healthy.

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