Rehabilitator: meaning, definitions and examples
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rehabilitator
[ ˌriː.həˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tər ]
healthcare
A person who helps individuals recover from physical injuries, illnesses, or disabilities by providing therapy, exercises, and support.
Synonyms
occupational therapist, physical therapist, therapist
Examples of usage
- The rehabilitator worked with the patient to improve their mobility after the accident.
- She is a skilled rehabilitator who specializes in helping stroke survivors regain their independence.
wildlife conservation
A professional who cares for injured or orphaned wild animals with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat.
Synonyms
animal rehabilitator, wildlife biologist, wildlife rescuer
Examples of usage
- The wildlife rehabilitator nursed the injured eagle back to health before releasing it into the wild.
- Many rehabilitators work tirelessly to rehabilitate and release endangered species back into the wild.
Translations
Translations of the word "rehabilitator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rehabilitador
🇮🇳 पुनर्वासक
🇩🇪 Rehabilitator
🇮🇩 rehabilitator
🇺🇦 реабілітатор
🇵🇱 rehabilitant
🇯🇵 リハビリテーター
🇫🇷 rééducateur
🇪🇸 rehabilitador
🇹🇷 rehabilitatör
🇰🇷 재활 치료사
🇸🇦 معالج إعادة التأهيل
🇨🇿 rehabilitátor
🇸🇰 rehabilitátor
🇨🇳 康复师
🇸🇮 rehabilitator
🇮🇸 endurhæfingarfræðingur
🇰🇿 оңалтушы
🇬🇪 რეაბილიტატორი
🇦🇿 rehabilitator
🇲🇽 rehabilitador
Etymology
The term 'rehabilitator' originated from the Latin word 'rehabilitare', meaning 'to restore to a former condition'. The concept of rehabilitation has evolved over time to encompass various fields such as healthcare, wildlife conservation, and social services. The role of a rehabilitator is crucial in helping individuals and animals recover from physical or emotional challenges and regain their independence or natural habitat.
See also: rehabilitative, rehabilitatory.