pharmacist
Pronunciation: [ˈfɑːr.mə.sɪst]
Word
Context: “healthcare”
(noun) a pharmacist is a person who has special training in medicine and can help you with medications. They can give you the right medicine and tell you how to use it safely. You often see them in drugstores or pharmacies.
Example
The pharmacist suggested a different medicine that might work better for my cold.
Example
The pharmacist didn't have the medicine I needed, so I had to go to another store.
Example
What advice did the pharmacist give you about taking your medicine?
Context: “education”
(noun) a pharmacist can also refer to someone who has completed a degree in pharmacy, which means they studied a lot about drugs and how they affect the body.
Example
After four years of studying, she became a licensed pharmacist.
Example
He did not want to become a pharmacist because he liked a different field of study better.
Example
What courses did you take to become a pharmacist?
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