Cool MateMeaning of Physician
a doctor, especially one who is a specialist in general medicine and not surgery
In simple words: A doctor who helps sick people.
Physician in a sentence
- Dr Dennett is a practicing family physician in Atlanta.
- Please consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program.
- He became the President's personal physician.
- He was physician to George Washington.
- physician to the Duke of Albemarle
How to use Physician
Use 'physician' in formal contexts such as medical discussions, not in casual conversation. 'Doctor' is more common in everyday speech.
Grammar pattern
physician + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'fish see an' – imagine a fish watching a doctor treat a patient.
Related words
Synonyms for Physician
- doctor
- medical practitioner
- clinician
- healthcare provider
- specialist
Opposites of Physician
- patient
- layperson
Common mistakes with Physician
- Confused with 'physic' referring to medicine, but not a doctor.
- Overusing 'physician' in casual conversation.
- Using 'physician' to refer to other healthcare workers like nurses.
Physician appears in
Physician in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طبيب
شخص يعالج المرضى.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চিকিৎসক
একজন ডাক্তার যিনি অসুস্থ মানুষকে সাহায্য করেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Arzt
Ein Arzt, der kranken Menschen hilft.
- SpanishEspañol
Médico
Una persona que ayuda a la gente enferma.
- Persianفارسی
پزشک
یه دکتر که حال مریضها رو خوب میکنه.
- FrenchFrançais
Médecin
Un docteur qui aide les gens malades.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Physician
एक डॉक्टर जो बीमार लोगों की मदद करता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Medico
Un dottore che aiuta le persone malate.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Médico
Um doutor que ajuda pessoas doentes.
- RussianРусский
Врач
Доктор, который помогает больным людям.
- Urduاردو
طبیب، ڈاکٹر
ایک ڈاکٹر جو بیمار لوگوں کی مدد کرتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
医生,医师
帮助病人恢复健康的医生。
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- Doctor
- Specialist
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Physician
What does Physician mean?
A doctor who helps sick people.
What is the definition of Physician?
a doctor, especially one who is a specialist in general medicine and not surgery
How do you use Physician in a sentence?
Dr Dennett is a practicing family physician in Atlanta.
Can you give another example of Physician?
Please consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program.
What are synonyms for Physician?
Common alternatives include doctor, medical practitioner, clinician, healthcare provider, specialist.
What is the opposite of Physician?
Opposite meanings include patient, layperson.
What words go with Physician?
It commonly pairs with family, general, hospital, physician to.
What are common mistakes when using Physician?
Confused with 'physic' referring to medicine, but not a doctor. Overusing 'physician' in casual conversation. Using 'physician' to refer to other healthcare workers like nurses.
How do you pronounce Physician?
US: /["/fɪˈzɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/fɪˈzɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Physician formal or informal?
"Physician" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Physician?
Use 'physician' in formal contexts such as medical discussions, not in casual conversation. 'Doctor' is more common in everyday speech.
What CEFR level is Physician?
"Physician" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.