nurturer

American  

[nur-cher-er] / ˈnɜr tʃər ər /

noun

1. someone who nurtures others, offering food, protection, support, encouragement, or training.

   As a child grows, the parent ceases to be solely a disciplinarian and a nurturer, instead taking on a new role as mentor and guide.

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Etymology

Origin of nurturer

nurture + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

A version of this article appears in print on February 17, 2014, on page A17 of the with the headline: Hudson, Gallerist and Nurturer of Artists, Dies at 63.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2014

“And the other Nurturer is his assistant. She’s still in training, but she’ll be finished soon.”

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry

Though he respected his father’s work, Nurturer would not be his wish.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry

Thus says the Oracle, the Guardian, the Nurturer, marked like all who went before her with the holy mark of the new moon.

From The Ivory Child by Haggard, Henry Rider

In one way only—so says the Guardian, the Nurturer of the Child speaking with the voice of the Child; by the help of those whom you have summoned to your aid from far.

From The Ivory Child by Haggard, Henry Rider