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Definition doctor in American English

doctor noun

[countable] noun
/ˈdɑktər/

Differences between American and British English: doctor

In the U.S., all medical doctors use the title Dr., for example family doctors, surgeons (=doctors who perform operations on people), dentists (=doctors who take care of people’s teeth), and veterinarians (=doctors who take care of animals). In the U.K., you use the title Dr. only for family doctors. Surgeons, veterinarians, or dentists use the titles Mr., Mrs., or Miss.

1

someone whose job is to treat people who are sick or injured. When written as a title, the abbreviation of doctor is Dr. A doctor who performs medical operations is called a surgeon. Someone being treated by a doctor or nurse is called a patient

Example

Hannah had always wanted to be a doctor.

Example

Have you seen a doctor yet?

Example

If you are overweight, consult your doctor before trying these exercises.

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2

someone who has the highest degree given by a university

Example

a doctor of theology

Example

The research team is headed up by Doctor Beth Levinson.

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Definition doctor in American English