psy·chi·a·trist
| \ sə-ˈkī-ə-trist
, sī- \
, sī- \
plural psychiatrists
Definition of psychiatrist
: a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
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“Psychiatrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychiatrist. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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psychiatrist
noun
English Language Learners Definition of psychiatrist
: a doctor who treats mental or emotional disorders : a doctor of psychiatry
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psychiatrist
noun
psy·chi·a·trist
| \ sə-ˈkī-ə-trəst, sī- \
Kids Definition of psychiatrist
: a doctor specializing in psychiatry
psychiatrist
noun
psy·chi·a·trist
| \ sə-ˈkī-ə-trəst
, sī-
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, sī-
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Medical Definition of psychiatrist
: a physician specializing in psychiatry
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The first known use of psychiatrist was in 1869
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