family doctor

noun

1. a general practitioner.

family doctor

noun

1. See general practitioner

Word History and Origins

Origin of family doctor¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

But the conversation takes a turn for the worst when the girlfriend reveals that she took her boyfriend to her family doctor to get an ADD diagnosis.

From Salon

Field recalled that she was able to get the abortion because of her family doctor.

From Salon

The veteran TV journalist, six years after first going public about the incident, wrote in her new memoir that a “trusted family doctor” had touched her inappropriately during her first gynecological exam.

From Los Angeles Times

The mosque’s chairman Dr Abdul Hamid, a family doctor, believes there is a "fear of the unknown", adding: "If they don’t get answers, they will try to find any excuse to label you."

From BBC

Any pledge to increase GP numbers will not be a quick fix as it takes about 10 years for someone to qualify and train to become a family doctor.

From BBC