naturopath etymology

English word naturopath comes from English naturopathy

Detailed word origin of naturopath

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naturopathy English (eng) (alternative medicine) A system of therapy that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural remedies (air, water, heat, sunshine) and physical means (massage, electrical treatment) to treat illness.
naturopath English (eng) (alternative medicine) A practitioner of naturopathy, a nature healer.