practitioner
[ prak-tish-uh-ner ]
/ prækˈtɪʃ ə nər /
noun
a person engaged in the practice of a profession, occupation, etc.: a medical practitioner.
a person who practices something specified.
Christian Science. a person authorized to practice healing.
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British Dictionary definitions for practitioner
practitioner
/ (prækˈtɪʃənə) /
noun
a person who practises a profession or art
Christian Science a person authorized to practise spiritual healing
Word Origin for practitioner
C16: from practician, from Old French praticien, from pratiquer to practise
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Medical definitions for practitioner
practitioner
[ prăk-tĭsh′ə-nər ]
n.
One who practices medicine or an allied health profession.
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