healer

noun

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

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Marvel Rivals is different, though, with its supportive class – known in-game as Strategists – being some of the most interesting healers, buffers, and sometimes even attackers in the game. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 The now 61-year-old also became a tantric massage specialist and spiritual healer. Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024 As a result, Asheville has drawn a thriving local wellness community, one that includes all manner of mental health practitioners, holistic coaches and healers. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024 Modern healer Helena is a transpersonal psychologist in addition to being a shaman. Arin Yoon, NPR, 17 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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healer

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

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