Definition

A person who gives vaccines to others to protect them from diseases.

Example

The vaccinator carefully administered the vaccine to the children.

Conversation

I heard the clinic is looking for a new vaccinator this month.

Oh really? That sounds like an important job.

Definitely, especially with all the health campaigns going on.

Yeah, I hope they find someone skilled to handle it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vaccinator → It is formed from "vaccin" (from Latin "vaccinus", meaning from a cow, derived from "vacca", meaning cow) and "-ator" (meaning one who performs an action). The word "vaccinator" refers to one who administers a vaccine, originally derived from the use of cowpox to immunize against smallpox.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who administers a vaccine ('vaccin') — the '-ator' indicates a person who performs that action.

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