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

This close call switches our corrosive helper into a nurturer.

From Salon • May 9, 2025

"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

His mother, Pauline, was a natural nurturer who temporarily took in kids from around the council estate when things got rough at their own homes.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2022

As the zodiac’s most sensitive sign, you are a born nurturer and drawn to things that inspire your imagination.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2022

Claire looked questioningly at the nurturer whom she had begun to think of as a friend.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry