amputee

American

[am-pyoo-tee] / ˌæm pyʊˈti /

noun

a person who has lost all or part of an arm, hand, leg, etc., by amputation.

amputee British

/ ˌæmpjʊˈtiː /

noun

a person who has had a limb amputated

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Etymology

Origin of amputee

1905–10; amputat(ed) ( def. ) + -ee, modeled on French amputé, past participle of amputer to amputate

Example Sentences

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An 11-year-old double amputee has raised £120,000 to take a group of children affected by abuse to visit Lapland over the festive period.

From BBC

The complex is now also home to a water therapy space for amputee soldiers.

From Barron's

It prioritises vulnerable children, including amputees and orphans, and pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.

From BBC

In addition to watching YouTube videos of amputees and speaking with those in the disabled community, Hudson got useful advice from another screen legend — her dad.

From Los Angeles Times

Millie's father said she was was determined to play for England women's amputee football team and to compete in the Paralympics.

From BBC

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