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doula vs helper

helper vs doula

doula and helper both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
doula Yes No No No
helper Yes No No No
As nouns, helper is a hypernym of doula; that is, helper is a word with a broader meaning than doula:
  • doula: an assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes
  • helper: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Other hypernyms of doula include assistant, help, supporter.
doula (noun) helper (noun)
an assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Difference between doula and helper

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