family physician

noun

Synonyms of family physiciannext
: a doctor specializing in family practice

called also family doctor

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Davis encourages patients to view their family physician as a partner in maintaining good health. — NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026 More than a third of counties in the United States do not have an ob/gyn, a family physician or a certified nurse-midwife. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025 That is why every meaningful conversation about health and health care must include family physicians at the table. — Sarah C. Nosal, STAT, 24 Feb. 2026 The statement describes her as a family physician and health officer for Wilson County and Fredonia. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for family physician

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of family physician was in 1796

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“Family physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20physician. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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family physician

noun
1
: family doctor sense 1
2
: a doctor specializing in family practice

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