Acupuncturator

/ækjuːˈpʌŋktʃəreɪtər/ noun

Definition

One who performs acupuncture; a practitioner of acupuncture.

Etymology

From acupuncture + -ator (agent suffix). A less common variant of acupuncturist, following Latin-based word formation patterns.

Kelly Says

The suffix -ator (Latin for 'doer') gives us 'refrigerator' and 'calculator'—and 'acupuncturator' follows the same ancient pattern, though 'acupuncturist' is now the standard term.

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