Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
homeopathist
noun
/ˌhoʊmiəˈpæθɪst/
Definition
A practitioner of homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine that treats diseases by using highly diluted substances.
Examples
- The homeopathist recommended a natural remedy for her allergies.
- Many people seek the advice of a homeopathist for alternative treatments.
Meaning
Homeopathists believe that substances that produce symptoms in healthy individuals can be used in diluted forms to treat those same symptoms in sick individuals.
Synonyms
- alternative medicine practitioner
- holistic healer
- natural medicine specialist
