"DOCTOR" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

IPA: /ˈdɒktə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈdɑktɚ/ [General-American], /ˈdɔktə/ [General-Australian, New-Zealand], /ˈdɒktə/ [General-Australian, New-Zealand]
Etymology: A backronym from the word doctor. Etymology templates: {{m|en|doctor}} doctor Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} DOCTOR
  1. A mnemonic to help remember the difference between the Spanish verbs ser and estar (both meaning "to be"); ser is generally used for: Descriptions, Occupations, Characteristics, Times, Origins, and Relationships.

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