practitioner

[prak-tish-uh-ner]

noun

1. a person engaged in the practice of a profession, occupation, etc..

   a medical practitioner.

2. a person who practices something specified.

3. Christian Science.,  a person authorized to practice healing.

practitioner

/ prækˈtɪʃənə /

noun

1. a person who practises a profession or art

2. Christian Science a person authorized to practise spiritual healing

Word History and Origins

Origin of practitioner¹

1535–45; alteration of practician ( practic + -ian ) + -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of practitioner¹

C16: from practician, from Old French praticien, from pratiquer to _practise

Example Sentences

Fleur Parker, a practitioner from childbirth charity the NCT, says dealing with these emotions is often not seen as a priority for men.

From BBC

“Dr. Retsef is neither a public health practitioner nor a healthcare provider, which may be why he doesn’t appear to grasp this distinction.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Medical Board of Australia found his actions were inappropriate and ordered that the general practitioner undergo ethics, privacy and social media training.

From BBC

Two independent doctors or nurse practitioners must then assess the patient to confirm that all of the eligibility requirements are met.

From BBC

Dr. Gary Kramer, a pediatrician in Miami, told Salon that, as a private practitioner, he will “continue to encourage vaccines on the basis of seeing them as both safe and effective.”

From Salon

Related Words

• doctor 
• master 
• professional 
• specialist