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nurturer

nurturer

5 4.4
A person who cares for and supports someone or something so it can grow
  • noun
  • /ˈnɜːrtʃər/
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  • I seriously remember thinking that some people are born nurturers and that you seemed to be one of them.
  • the role of nurturer
  • nurturer and caretaker
  • nurturer and caregiver

You know, how sad that there was a period where dads were at were not included in that tent, you know, of being a nurturer within the family.

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Examples

  • As a teacher, he takes on the role of a nurturer, guiding his students to succeed.

  • She is a dedicated nurturer, always supporting her friends in tough times.

  • Despite being the sexy party girl, she was a natural nurturer.

  • She became kind of a a nurturer for this little village.

  • It is in the nature of women to be the nurturer.

  • I know motherhood can be demanding, but a mom is her protector, nurturer, and security.

    Blog text (25)
  • And they would also be more sympathetic to Debra because she is the primary caregiver and nurturer.

  • As housewives, women serve as unpaid nurturers for children and the aged.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Others become the nurturers when their mothers burden them with their worries and fears.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The role of elders as conveyors of culture, nurturers of children, and mentors to youth and families is still not recognized by many.

    Academic text (1998)

Synonyms

caregiver
vsnurturer
  • US
79 3.2

A person who helps someone who is ill, elderly, or has a disability with daily tasks

focuses on emotional growth and encouragement rather than routine daily tasks
carer
vsnurturer
  • UK
6 3.4

A person who looks after someone who is ill, older, or cannot look after themselves, often as a job

helps people grow and develop rather than mainly doing routine duties
fosterer
vsnurturer
4.8

A person or group that helps new ideas grow and spread

is an individual who gives personal care and encouragement

Antonyms

1 7.4

A person who leaves someone or something behind without care

7.3

A person who gives little care to someone they should look after

How Caring

caregiver
  • US
79 3.2
nurturer
5 4.4
champion
156 3.7
supporter
817 1.0
helper
79 1.0

Surface Forms

nurturer singular
nurturers plural

Morphology

nurturer = nurture (transparent) = nurture + er

Standard agentive formation from the verb 'nurture' using the productive suffix '-er', meaning 'a person who nurtures'.

Etymology

Nurturer comes from nurture, which goes back to the old Latin word nutrire meaning 'to feed' or 'to nourish', and you can see the same idea in nurse and nutrition. So, a nurturer is someone who 'feeds' or gives care and support to help someone grow.