Definition

Not having a doctor or doctors available.

Example

In some remote areas, people often live in a doctorless community where medical help is far away.

Conversation

Did you hear about that doctorless clinic that just opened up?

Yeah, I read about it! It's an interesting concept.

I wonder how it works without any doctors on staff.

I guess they rely more on nurses and technology to assist patients.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Doctorless → It is formed from "doctor" (from Latin "docere", meaning to teach or instruct) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "doctorless" means without a doctor or lacking a doctor.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'teacher' or 'instructor' ('doctor') — that's what doctorless means.

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