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

“Their practitioners work with renewable organic materials and low-carbon local supply chains,” he notes with approval.

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Many “criminal practitioners in this district already face financial ruin from the existing prolonged nonpayment,” defense attorneys said.

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He suggested that practitioners and clinicians should explain that discomfort can sometimes be part of the process.

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Eventually, she consulted a functional-medicine doctor, an alternative medical practitioner focused on holistic health, who had her take various blood and urine-based tests.

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The initial phase will operate from now until March next year, and include a phone helpline and support service staffed by restorative justice practitioners.

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Related Words

• doctor 
• master 
• professional 
• specialist