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. )

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Example Sentences

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nurturer

In his acceptance speech, Rhys paid tribute to the "great and good people of Wales, who were as much a nurturer as anyone else".

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Several dads, including Jones and Wetherall, characterized their role as more of a disciplinarian-slash-protector and their wives as more of a nurturer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

One of the problems with the way pregnancy is written into TV and films is that you're not actually an instant superhero, an instant nurturer and defender of the young — or an instant rebel.

From Salon ● May 14, 2023

"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

The nurturer shrugged and went to the other section of the room where younger infants needed attention.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

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