Rehabilitator: meaning, definitions and examples

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rehabilitator

 

[ ˌriː.həˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Word origin

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.