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Etymology edit

From Latin veterīnārius (cattle doctor) +‎ -an, from veterīnae (beasts of burden, draught-), probably from vehō (to convey, draw), or from vetus (old).

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  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹə.ˈnɛɹ.i.ən/, /ˌvɛtʃ.ɹɪn.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/, /ˌvɛʔ.n̩.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/
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  • Hyphenation: vet‧er‧i‧nar‧i‧an

Noun edit

veterinarian (plural veterinarians)

  1. (now US) A medical doctor who treats animals.

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In many jurisdictions, the use of the name veterinarian is restricted by law to persons with specific degrees or licenses.

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veterinarian (not comparable)

  1. veterinary

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