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

"I looked into the five personas that my mum represents: she's basically a giver, a nurturer, a lover, a fighter, and a leader," Ntuli told Reuters.

From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2022

While not historically known as a nurturer, grandfatherhood is sometimes different than fatherhood.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2022

After all, our progenitor is a professional nurturer of the life force, having devoted his career to high-risk pregnancies and delivering more than 10,000 babies.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2021

“It helps to have a nurturer, therapist streak in your personality.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2021

The nurturer who had always been so pleasant to her, the one with a son named Jonas who took Abe to his dwelling at night, was oddly abrupt when she greeted him.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry