Simple Definition of paramedic

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paramedic

noun

plural paramedics
: a person whose job is to provide emergency medical care to sick or injured people who are being taken to a hospital
She's training to be a paramedic.

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“Paramedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/paramedic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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