noun
- Plural of homeopathist; practitioners or advocates of homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine based on the principle that substances that cause symptoms in healthy people can cure similar symptoms in sick people when highly diluted.
Usage: Typically used in medical or healthcare contexts; Often contrasted with conventional medical doctors or allopaths
Examples
- Many homeopathists believe that natural remedies can treat a wide range of illnesses.
- The conference brought together homeopathists from around the world to discuss their practices.
- Some patients prefer consulting homeopathists instead of traditional physicians.
- Homeopathists use highly diluted substances in their treatments.
- The medical establishment remains skeptical of claims made by homeopathists.