veterinarian
English
editEtymology
editFrom Latin veterīnārius (“cattle doctor”) + -an, from veterīnae (“beasts of burden, draught-”), probably from vehō (“to convey, draw”), or from vetus (“old”).[1] By surface analysis, veterinary + -an.
Pronunciation
edit- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹ.i.ən/, /ˌvɛtʃ.ɹɪnˈɛɹ.i.ən/, /ˌvɛʔ.n̩ˈɛɹ.i.ən/
Audio (US): (file) Audio (US): (file) Audio (Southern England): (file) - Hyphenation: vet‧er‧i‧nar‧i‧an
Noun
editveterinarian (plural veterinarians)
- A medical doctor who treats non-human animals.
- Synonyms: vet, veterinary surgeon, veterinary, animal doctor
- 2005, Anthony David Weaver, Guy St. Jean, Adrian Steiner, Bovine surgery and lameness:
- The first edition, translated into 6 languages, appeared to fulfil a need, and a minisurvey of UK veterinarians graduated 2–40 years ago showed unanimous support for such a revision […]
Usage notes
edit- In many jurisdictions, the use of the title veterinarian is restricted by law to persons with specific degrees or licenses.
Derived terms
editRelated terms
editTranslations
editdoctor who treats animals
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Adjective
editveterinarian (not comparable)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ “veterinarian, n. and adj.”, in OED Online , Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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