noun

pharmacist

pharmacist, chemist

The pharmacist filled my prescription.

The pharmacist filled my prescription.

Ask the pharmacist for advice on this medication.

Ask the pharmacist for advice on this medication.

((a/the)) pharmacist a person who prepares and sells medicines The pharmacist is very helpful.

Synonyms: druggist, chemist (UK)

From Greek 'pharmakon' (drug) + '-ist' (a person who does something).

Think of a person ('-ist') who works in a 'pharmacy'.

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