healer

noun

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

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To reiterate their broader role in society as healers, all of the new students started community service work on their third day on campus. Alice Park, Time, 21 July 2025 He was remembered as a passionate healer dedicated to helping patients avoid pharmaceuticals and surgery, his family said. Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025 Typically, the elderly victim is taken to someone purporting to be a spiritual healer, who tells them to put their money and valuables in a bag. Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 4 July 2025 Sacred Journey Market: The Light Market Browse crystal and metaphysical vendors, visit with tarot readers, energy healers, psychics and more, and take part in seminars on astrology, crystal healing, and spiritual self-care. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for healer

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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

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

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