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Definition doctor in British English

doctor noun

[countable] noun
/ˈdɒktə(r)/

Differences between British and American English: doctor

In the UK, a doctor who works in a local community, not in a hospital, is called a GP or a general practitioner (or sometimes a family doctor), and has the title Dr: Could I have an appointment with Dr Jones, please? But surgeons (=doctors who perform operations on people), dentists (=doctors who look after people’s teeth), and vets (=doctors who look after animals) are all referred to by the titles Mr, Ms, Mrs, or Miss. In the US, however, all of these doctors use the title Dr.

1

someone whose job is to treat people who are ill or injured. When written as a title, the abbreviation of doctor is Dr. A doctor who performs medical operations is called a surgeon. A doctor who treats people in an area or town is called a GP. The most senior type of doctor in a hospital is called a consultant. 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 led by Doctor Beth Levinson.

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Definition doctor in British English