doctor
noun
doc·tor
| \ ˈdäk-tər
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Definition of doctor
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
Christianity
: an eminent theologian declared a sound expounder of doctrine by the Roman Catholic Church
— called also doctor of the church
b
: a learned or authoritative teacher
c
: a person who has earned one of the highest academic degrees (such as a PhD) conferred by a university
Most of the college's faculty members are doctors in their fields. The class is being taught by Doctor Menzer.
2a
: a person skilled or specializing in healing arts
especially
: one (such as a physician, dentist, or veterinarian) who holds an advanced degree and is licensed to practice
See your doctor if the condition worsens. an eye doctor doctors' bills
b
: medicine man
3a
: material added (as to food) to produce a desired effect
b
: a blade (as of metal) for spreading a coating or scraping a surface
4
: a person who restores, repairs, or fine-tunes things