Rehabber: meaning, definitions and examples

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rehabber

 

[ ˈriːˌhæbər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who helps others rehabilitate from injuries or addiction.

Synonyms

rehabilitator, therapist

Examples of usage

  • The rehabber worked tirelessly to help the patients recover.
  • She decided to become a rehabber after witnessing the impact of addiction on her family.
Context #2 | Noun

animal

A person who rescues and rehabilitates wild animals, often with the goal of releasing them back into the wild.

Synonyms

animal rescuer, wildlife rehabilitator

Examples of usage

  • The wildlife rehabber nursed the injured bird back to health.
  • The rehabber released the fox back into its natural habitat after recovery.

Translations

Translations of the word "rehabber" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reabilitador

🇮🇳 पुनर्वासक

🇩🇪 Rehabilitator

🇮🇩 rehabilitator

🇺🇦 реабілітолог

🇵🇱 rehabilitant

🇯🇵 リハビリ専門家

🇫🇷 réhabilitateur

🇪🇸 rehabilitador

🇹🇷 rehabilitasyon uzmanı

🇰🇷 재활 전문가

🇸🇦 أخصائي إعادة التأهيل

🇨🇿 rehabilitátor

🇸🇰 rehabilitačný pracovník

🇨🇳 康复专家

🇸🇮 rehabilitator

🇮🇸 endurhæfingarsérfræðingur

🇰🇿 реабилитатор

🇬🇪 რეაბილიტატორი

🇦🇿 rehabilitasiya mütəxəssisi

🇲🇽 rehabilitador

Etymology

The term 'rehabber' is a colloquial abbreviation of the word 'rehabilitator'. It gained popularity in the late 20th century with the rise of rehabilitation programs for various purposes, including physical therapy, addiction recovery, and wildlife rehabilitation. The concept of 'rehabber' reflects a proactive approach towards helping individuals and animals recover from challenges and reintegrate into society or nature.

See also: rehab.