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homeopathist

American  
[hoh-mee-op-uh-thist] / ˌhoʊ miˈɒp ə θɪst /
Also homeopath

noun

  1. a person who practices or favors homeopathy.


Etymology

Origin of homeopathist

First recorded in 1820–30; homeo- + -path + -ist

Example Sentences

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But what really upset me was her talking enthusiastically about homeopathy and breast feeding – something Sarah had gotten into after swallowing all this bullshit from a homeopathist about violet ending nipple pain.

From The Guardian Jun. 16, 2018

For instance, physicians are almost invariably liberal in religious matters, but are prone to call a man "Mister" who does not belong to their school; while orthodox clergymen, I have noticed, usually employ a homeopathist.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 03 Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen by Hubbard, Elbert

But when the Doctor, in admiration at a simplicity which contrasted so evident an intelligence, finally asked him his name and connections, and Leonard told them, the homeopathist actually started.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. by Various

"Coming;—tears—caustic," repeated the homeopathist, pulling out his handkerchief and his vial-book together as he got into the coach.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 by Various

The homeopathist woke up, got out, gave himself a shake, and inhaled the fresh air into his vigorous lungs, with an evident sensation of delight.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 by Various

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