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dietitian

noun

di·​e·​ti·​tian ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən How to pronounce dietitian (audio)
variants or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics

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Well, excuse me, but every health organization and dietitian has been telling people to eat real food for the past 40 years. Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026 Post-workout is another smart option, said sports dietitian Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD. Sarah Garone, Health, 14 Jan. 2026 Learn which foods are best for reducing inflammation, according to registered dietitians. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026 That’s why dietitians emphasize comparing ingredient lists rather than relying on labels. Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dietitian

Word History

Etymology

dietitian irregular from diet entry 1 + -ician

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dietitian was circa 1846

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“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

dietitian

noun
di·​eti·​tian
variants or dietician
ˌdī-ə-ˈtish-ən
: a specialist in dietetics

Medical Definition

dietitian

noun
di·​eti·​tian
variants or dietician
: a specialist in dietetics

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