veterinarian
gb/vˌɛtɚənˈɛɹiən/ us/vˌɛtɚənˈɛɹiən/
B1
English
~ 7500
állatorvos
NOUN
B1
1
állatorvos
A2
Usage pattern:
to take [an animal] to a veterinarian
Our dog was limping, so we made an appointment with a veterinarian.
A kutyánk sántított, ezért időpontot kértünk egy állatorvoshoz.
The veterinarian recommended a special diet to help control the cat’s diabetes.
Az állatorvos speciális étrendet javasolt a macska cukorbetegségének kordában tartására.
After graduating from veterinary school, she became a large-animal veterinarian in a rural area.
The zoo’s head veterinarian oversees the health of hundreds of animals.
If your rabbit stops eating, you should call a veterinarian right away.
Learner examples
I took my sick cat to the veterinarian.
Elvittem a beteg macskámat az állatorvoshoz.
The veterinarian gave my dog some medicine.
Az állatorvos gyógyszert adott a kutyámnak.
My sister wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up.
You should see a veterinarian if your pet looks weak.
The veterinarian said our puppy is healthy.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "veterinarian" with "veteran" (a person who has served in the military) or "vegetarian" (a person who does not eat meat) because the words look similar. Another common mistake is to think that "vet" always means a doctor for animals; in some contexts, especially as a verb, "to vet" can mean to check something carefully, which is different from "veterinarian" as a noun.
Meaning
doctor for animals
Collocations
see a veterinarian
|consult a veterinarian
|licensed veterinarian
|practicing veterinarian
|emergency veterinarian
|small-animal veterinarian
Synonyms
vet (More informal and much more common in everyday speech, especially in British and American English.)
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veterinary surgeon (Mainly British English; slightly more technical and formal, emphasizes surgical training.)
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animal doctor (Informal and descriptive; often used to explain the word to children or learners.)
Antonyms
layperson (A person without professional or specialized medical training; contrasts with the veterinarian’s professional expertise.)
Themes
animals
|healthcare
|science
|health
Definition
A doctor who takes care of sick or injured animals.
A medical professional who is trained and licensed to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and injuries in animals.
Grammar
Dictionary form
veterinarian
IPA
GB/vˌɛtɚənˈɛɹiən/
US/vˌɛtɚənˈɛɹiən/
Syllables & stress
veter - in - ari - an (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ari)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: veterinarian
- Plural: veterinarians
Word family
Forms
veterinarians
noun
Core family
veterinary
adjective B2
vet
noun B1
Expressions
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