doctor in English
- doctor⇄doctor, noun, verb.
- doctor⇄noun 1. a person who knows how to treat diseases or physical or mental disorders; physician, dentist, or surgeon. A doctor must have a license to practice medicine. (Abbr:) Dr.
2. any person who treats diseases.
Ex. a witch doctor.
3. - doctor⇄v.i. (Informal.)1. to be a doctor; practice medicine.
Ex. ""They say there's no money in doctoring these days,"" said the man (Punch).
2. to take medicine. - doctor⇄v.t. (Informal.)1. to treat disease in (a person, animal, or, sometimes, plants).
Ex. Mother doctors us for ordinary colds and stomachaches.
2. (Figurative.) to tamper with.
Ex. The dishonest cashier doctored the accounts. Police docu
doctor in Hindi हिन्दी
doctor in Sindhi سنڌي
doctor in Tamil தமிழ்
doctor in Telugu తెలుగు
Doctor
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/ˈdɒk.tər/ (UK), /ˈdɑːk.tɚ/ (US)
Definitions
- (Noun) A person licensed to practice medicine and treat illnesses.
- (Noun) A person who has earned the highest academic degree in a specific field.
- (Verb) To alter or tamper with something in order to deceive.
Usage Examples
- The doctor prescribed medicine for the flu.
- She earned a PhD and became a doctor of physics.
- The documents were doctored to hide the truth.
Etymology
Derived from Latin "doctor," meaning "teacher," from "docere," meaning "to teach." First used in the medical sense in the 14th century.
Synonyms
- Physician
- Surgeon
- Healer
- Professor (in academic context)
Antonyms
- Patient
- Layperson
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Médico | MEH-dee-ko |
| French | Médecin | med-sahn |
| German | Arzt | ahrtst |
| Hindi | डॉक्टर | dokṭar |
| Mandarin | 医生 | yīshēng |
| Arabic | طبيب | ṭabīb |
| Russian | Доктор | doktor |
| Japanese | 医者 | isha |
| Portuguese | Médico | MEH-dee-ko |
| Bengali | ডাক্তার | ḍaktār |
| Tamil | மருத்துவர் | maruththuvār |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈdɒk.tər/
- American English: /ˈdɑːk.tɚ/
- Australian English: /ˈdɒk.tə/
Historical Usage
In medieval Europe, "doctor" was originally a title given to scholars and theologians. By the 14th century, it became associated with medical professionals.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, "doctor" is a highly respected title. In some countries, academic and medical doctors are differentiated by titles like "Dr." (medical) and "PhD" (academic).
More Information
Doctors play a critical role in public health, and their duties vary based on specialization. Fields like cardiology, neurology, and surgery require years of dedicated study and practice.