Definition

A person who does not have the qualifications or training to be a psychiatrist.

Example

The nonpsychiatrist referred the patient to a specialist for further evaluation.

Conversation

I was talking to a nonpsychiatrist about mental health yesterday.

Oh really? What did they say?

They mentioned that having a support system is really important, even if you're a nonpsychiatrist.

That makes sense! Everyone needs someone to talk to sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonpsychiatrist → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "psychiatrist" (from Greek "psyche" meaning mind and "iatristes" meaning healer). The word refers to a person who is not a healer of the mind or does not practice psychiatry.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'psychiatrist' as someone who heals the mind. So, a nonpsychiatrist is simply someone who does not heal the mind.

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