"doctorling" meaning in All languages combined

See doctorling on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: doctorlings [plural]
Etymology: From doctor + -ling. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|doctor|ling|id2=diminutive}} doctor + -ling Head templates: {{en-noun}} doctorling (plural doctorlings)
  1. (derogatory) A minor, subordinate, or inferior doctor Tags: derogatory Categories (topical): Healthcare occupations

Inflected forms

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