Homeopath: meaning, definitions and examples

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homeopath

 

[ hษ™สŠmiษ™pรฆฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

health practice

A homeopath is a practitioner of homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine that is based on the principle of treating 'like with like' and using highly diluted substances to stimulate the body's self-healing processes. Homeopaths often use natural substances in their remedies and focus on individualized treatment plans.

Synonyms

alternative medicine practitioner, holistic doctor, natural healer

Examples of usage

  • She consulted a homeopath for her chronic pain.
  • The homeopath recommended a remedy made from onions for allergies.
  • Many people seek a homeopath for holistic health solutions.

Translations

Translations of the word "homeopath" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น homeopata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‹เคฎเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เคชเฅˆเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Homรถopath

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ homeopati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะผะตะพะฟะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ homeopata

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒกใ‚ชใƒ‘ใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท homรฉopathe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ homeรณpata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท homeopat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™์ข…์š”๋ฒ•์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจูŠุจ ู‡ูˆู…ูŠูˆุจุงุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ homeopat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ homeopat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กบๅŠฟ็–—ๆณ•ๅŒป็”Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ homeopat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimspekingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพะผะตะพะฟะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒแƒžแƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ homeopat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ homeรณpata

Etymology

The term 'homeopath' derives from the Greek words 'homoios', meaning 'similar', and 'pathos', meaning 'suffering'. This reflects the fundamental principle of homeopathy that suggests that substances causing symptoms in healthy individuals can be used, in diluted forms, to treat similar symptoms in sick individuals. The practice of homeopathy was established in the late 18th century by Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician, who sought a more gentle and effective form of treatment compared to conventional medicine of his time. Homeopathy gained popularity in the 19th century, becoming widely used in Europe and the United States. Over the years, it has remained a subject of both interest and controversy, as its principles often stand in contrast to conventional medical practices and scientific validity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,671, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.