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Definition of therapist noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

therapist

noun
 
 
/ˈθerəpɪst/
 
/ˈθerəpɪst/
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  1.  
    (especially in compounds) a specialist who treats a particular type of illness or problem, or who uses a particular type of treatment
    • a speech therapist
    • a beauty therapist
    see also occupational therapist, physical therapist, physiotherapistTopics Healthcareb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • experienced
    • certified
    • licensed
    • …
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  2. (also psychotherapist)
     a person who is trained to treat somebody who has problems with their mental health by talking with themTopics Mental healthb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • experienced
    • certified
    • licensed
    • …
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