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

"Sadly there are too many cases where practitioners cannot reach individuals because somebody else is getting in the way," he says.

From BBC

“Early practitioners began to open up the tradition to people from other African ethnic groups,” explained Pérez.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's a well-known fact that many doctors have poor handwriting, but that's because most medical practitioners are very busy, especially in overcrowded government hospitals," he says.

From BBC

The Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service concluded she was dishonest and her behaviour would be regarded as "deplorable" by fellow practitioners and her actions amounted to misconduct.

From BBC

Once a private practitioner in London's exclusive Harley Street, Ms Jackson was now selling shortcuts to beauticians nationwide, telling our researcher: "I'm so busy."

From BBC

Related Words

• doctor 
• master 
• professional 
• specialist