noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who studies or practices dietetics.

   "The dietitian works with the client to develop meal planning that meets the client's needs based on healthy food choices."

2. 2
   a specialist in the study of diet and nutrition wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

More examples

"My baby's wet nurse is also my family's dietitian."

Etymology

Irregular spelling of diet + -ician, probably influenced by dietetic.

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