physician to

Frequency: 5.02.5 per million words

Indicates the person or group the physician serves, often a person of high status.

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Examples (10)

  • He was physician to George Washington.
  • Dr. Eleanor Vance served as physician to the royal family for many years.
  • The young intern aspired to become a physician to the president.
  • During the epidemic, she was appointed physician to the entire village.
  • Historically, a physician to the emperor held immense power and influence.
  • As physician to the aging monarch, he was responsible for her daily health.
  • The celebrated specialist became physician to several world leaders.
  • Being a physician to such an important dignitary requires utmost discretion.
  • His great-grandfather was once physician to the governor.
  • She has been the official physician to the national sports team since 2010.