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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

valetudinarian

/vəˈlɛtʃʊdɪˈnɛəriən/ noun · British & US
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What does valetudinarian mean?

noun

A person who is excessively concerned with their health and well-being, often to the point of being a hypochondriac.

Example

"The valetudinarian was convinced that the new restaurant's food was contaminated with bacteria and refused to eat there."

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