healer

/ˈhiːlə(ɹ)/

healer

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Definition

One who heals, especially through faith.

Etymology

From Middle English helere, the agent noun of heal; analysed as heal + -er. Cognate with Dutch heler (“healer”), German Heiler (“healer”), Icelandic heilari (“healer”).

Example Sentences

"faith healer"
"gifted healer"
"natural healer"