practitioner
Americannoun
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practitioners
plural
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a person engaged in the practice of a profession, occupation, etc..
a medical practitioner.
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a person who practices something specified.
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Christian Science. a person authorized to practice healing.
noun
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a person who practises a profession or art
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Christian Science a person authorized to practise spiritual healing
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of practitioner
1535–45; alteration of practician ( practic + -ian ) + -er 1
Explanation
A practitioner is an expert who uses that knowledge as part of a profession. Every yoga practitioner started by attending an introductory class. In practitioner, you can see the word practice, which everyone says will make you perfect. Practice can also mean the clients, daily activities, and location where a professional such as a doctor works. So a practitioner is someone who has learned everything about his or her field and is actively working in that field. So don't worry about going to the doctor — you won't be practice for this practitioner.
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Example Sentences
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"With our technology, if a practitioner wants to offer a 3D-printed zirconia crown chair-side, they could provide it to a patient within just a few hours."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
An estimated one in seven people have used AI for a health-related question instead of seeing a general practitioner.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Supplying prescription-only medicines is an offence under the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 unless you are an "appropriate practitioner" such as a doctor or a pharmacist.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The book offers something many others can’t, which is scholarly analysis alongside the astute observations of a practitioner who has lived and worked with the people he’s discussing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
My father loved being a lawyer and was a well-regarded practitioner, but the fact is he never liked the business aspect of the law or figured out how to make gobs of money at it.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
Our field needs to recognize the importance of and invest in more health communicators, behavioral scientists, and adept practitioners who understand that being right is only part of the task.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
“We have decades of research. One review, in 2023, reveals that tai chi practitioners have a 24% lower relative risk of falling than older adults who don’t practice,” Swanson says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The community was once home to 70 or 80 practitioners, but fewer than 20 remain.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
This means treatment will more likely come from private practitioners, support groups or online self-help.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
With these explanations firmly believed by a mass of spirit practitioners, the Fox sisters’ lives and work continued.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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