veterinarian — a person who is qualified to treat diseased or injured animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is qualified to treat diseased or injured animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvetərəˈneriən/
Korean meaning: 동물의 질병을 치료하고 돌보는 의사, 수의사
Korean pronunciation: 베터러**네**리언
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the veterinarian is just an expensive human who gives terrible hugs.
- The veterinarian recommended a special diet for the overweight hamster.
- After years of training, she finally became a veterinarian specializing in exotic birds.
veterinarian
NOUN//ˌvetərəˈneriən//
a person who is qualified to treat diseased or injured animals
A veterinarian examines an injured dog with gentle medical care
A veterinarian reads like a librarian, cares like a humanitarian!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래한 단어로, 말(horse)을 뜻하는 'equus'와 함께 쓰였던 'veterinae'(짐승들)에서 발전했습니다. 원래는 전쟁에서 말을 치료하는 사람을 의미했지만, 시간이 지나면서 모든 동물을 치료하는 의사로 의미가 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks the veterinarian is just an expensive human who gives terrible hugs.”
“The veterinarian recommended a special diet for the overweight hamster.”
“After years of training, she finally became a veterinarian specializing in exotic birds.”
“The veterinarian's waiting room was filled with nervous pet owners and surprisingly calm animals.”
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