psychiatrist

noun

psy·​chi·​a·​trist sə-ˈkī-ə-trist How to pronounce psychiatrist (audio)
sī-
plural psychiatrists
: a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry

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The hospital had psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers on site talking with both kids and their families. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024 Endemol Shine Italy and Rai Fiction are producing the adaptation, which is set in Tuscany during the Second World War and follows a psychiatrist challenging the repressive confines of a women’s psychiatric hospital. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024 But Corcoran’s attorneys argued this affidavit was not credible, citing another psychiatrist who determined the inmate’s writings – while appearing logical – are tied to his delusions. Dakin Andone, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024 The most holistic approach to treatment involves a team of medical professionals, including a primary care provider, dietitian, counselor, psychiatrist, and your support system. Wendy Wisner, Health, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for psychiatrist 

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of psychiatrist was in 1869

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“Psychiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychiatrist. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

psychiatrist

noun
psy·​chi·​a·​trist
sə-ˈkī-ə-trəst,
sī-
: a specialist in psychiatry

Medical Definition

psychiatrist

noun
psy·​chi·​a·​trist sə-ˈkī-ə-trəst How to pronounce psychiatrist (audio) sī- How to pronounce psychiatrist (audio)
: a physician specializing in psychiatry

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