healer

noun

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

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For years, Mabel visited local healers and religious spirit mediums hoping for a miracle for Kelly. Cynthia Tully, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 Finally, the Splash Kit is the healer of the group, as the hydro cannon that comes in this kit cools off Hiss for a debuff, puts out damaging fires, and cleanses teammates of debuffs. Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025 In ancient Greece and Rome, for instance, healers had already recognized a role for silk, both spider and silkworm, in covering and closing wounds. Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025 The most captivating of the three love stories is Smoke’s reunion with Annie (Wunmi Mosaku), a Hoodoo conjurer and Orisha spiritual healer who runs a small plantation store, where their infant son is buried outside under an oak tree. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/healer. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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healer

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

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