healer

noun

heal·​er ˈhē-lər How to pronounce healer (audio)
1
: one that heals
2
: a Christian Science practitioner

Examples of healer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Paul persuaded him to consult with Susan, who then successfully performed the first cataract surgery on a traditional healer. Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024 Another standout aspect: The spa has lots of interesting practitioners, including joy coaches, traditional numerology shamans and dance teachers, and a resident Balinese spiritual healer who can guide you in a customary practice in the privacy of his own home. Annie Daly, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024 That cure came not just by divine intervention, but likely also by skilled healers with knowledge of human anatomy and maladies and an understanding of the curative properties of the hot mineral water that still bubbles up all over the valley. Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2024 There are also astrology natal chart reading and soul healing sessions, starting at $315, and on-demand sessions with Maui sound healers. Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024 They’re known as the perfectionists, guardians, and organizers of the Zodiac, yet also the herbalists, healers, and hermits. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 No Way Cafe has items such as peach blossom, cinnamon plum and elderberry healer teas, and smoothies such as strawberry banana and peanut butter protein. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 On Thursday, spiritual energy healer Olivia Perez Biera guides participants in how to pinpoint the root cause of various emotions and techniques to free your mind, body and spirit. Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024 Often enough, this meant putting the same sorts of people—women making money as healers or diviners, or colonized people whose local belief systems were frightening to the colonizers—on trial. Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of healer was in the 12th century

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“Healer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/healer. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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healer

noun
heal·​er ˈhē-lər How to pronounce healer (audio)
: one that heals

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