دکتر

Definition

A physician — also the respectful title for any PhD holder.

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Etymology

'دکتر' (doktor) is borrowed from the Latin 'doctor', meaning teacher or physician. The term reflects the influence of Western medicine and education on Persian terminology.

How & Where It’s Used

'دکتر' is commonly used in formal contexts within medical settings and in everyday conversations regarding health, widely understood by the Persian-speaking population.

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