healer

noun

heal·​er ˈhē-lər How to pronounce healer (audio)
1
: one that heals
2
: a Christian Science practitioner

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Future speakers will include psychics, energy healers and people who deal with spells and other otherworldly topics, Antico said. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025 Annie is a hoodoo healer living on the outskirts of town, her magic our first real glimpse of something otherworldly long before the vampires creep in. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025 For years, Mabel visited local healers and religious spirit mediums hoping for a miracle for Kelly. Cynthia Tully, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 Finally, the Splash Kit is the healer of the group, as the hydro cannon that comes in this kit cools off Hiss for a debuff, puts out damaging fires, and cleanses teammates of debuffs. Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for healer

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First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of healer was in the 12th century

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“Healer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/healer. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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healer

noun
heal·​er ˈhē-lər How to pronounce healer (audio)
: one that heals

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