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How do you spell Veterinarian?

Correct spelling

veterinarian

VETERIN + ARIAN. Think: vet.

Why is veterinarian spelled this way?

From Latin veterinarius, relating to beasts of burden. VETERINAE (draft animals). Veterinary medicine began with working animals — the horses and oxen that powered civilization.

Common misspellings of veterinarian

vetrinarianveterinarianvetinarianveteranarian

Example

The veterinarian examined the dog.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell veterinarian?+
The correct spelling is "veterinarian". VETERIN + ARIAN. Think: vet.
Is it vetrinarian or veterinarian?+
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