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Druggist

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˈdrʌɡɪst/ (American English), /ˈdrʌɡɪst/ (British English)

Definitions

  • A person who prepares and sells medicines; a pharmacist.
  • Someone who owns or operates a pharmacy or drugstore.

Usage Examples

  • The druggist filled my prescription in less than ten minutes.
  • She asked the druggist for advice on over-the-counter pain relief.
  • In the past, a druggist often made medicines by hand.

Etymology

Derived from the word "drug" and the suffix "-ist," first used in English in the late 17th century.

Synonyms

  • Pharmacist
  • Chemist
  • Apothecary
  • Medicine vendor

Antonyms

  • Patient
  • Non-medical professional

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Farmacéutico /faɾ.maˈθe.u.ti.ko/
French Pharmacien /faʁ.ma.sjɛ̃/
Hindi औषधि विक्रेता (aushadhi vikreta) /ɔːʃəd̪ʰi vɪkreːt̪aː/
Chinese 药剂师 (yào jì shī) /jɑʊ̯˥˩ t͡ɕi˥˩ ʂɨ˥/
Arabic صيدلي /sˤaj.da.li/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • American English: /ˈdrʌɡɪst/
  • British English: /ˈdrʌɡɪst/

Historical Usage

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, druggists played a crucial role in providing medicinal remedies before modern pharmaceutical regulations.

Cultural Nuances

The term "druggist" is more common in American English, while "chemist" is widely used in British English.

More Information

Historically, druggists not only sold medicines but also mixed and compounded them on-site. Today, the profession has evolved into the modern role of a pharmacist, with strict regulatory standards ensuring safe medication distribution.

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