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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

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

But on hearing that the gentlefolks employed Dr. Dosewell, and it was a good seven miles to his house, the homeopathist fetched a deep breath.

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

Besides being an infinitesimal homeopathist this man was a devotee to mesmerism.

From A Practical Illustration of "Woman's Right to Labor" A Letter from Marie E. Zakrzewska, M.D. Late of Berlin, Prussia by Dall, Caroline Healey

So Sören had to borrow a horse and cart and drove them in to the homeopathist.

From Ditte: Girl Alive! by Nexø, Martin Andersen

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