practitioner

noun

prac·​ti·​tion·​er prak-ˈti-sh(ə-)nər 

1

: one who practices or is regularly engaged in a skillful activity

a yoga practitioner

practitioners of the art of glassblowing

especially : one who practices a profession

a health care practitioner

legal practitioners

2

Christian Science : an authorized healer

Synonyms of practitioner

• exponent
• interpreter

Examples of practitioner in a Sentence

a French doctor who was once the most famous practitioner of natural childbirth

Recent Examples on the Web

This modern wellness space combines lymphatic drainage, massage, reiki, and facials with movement classes and sound experiences, all led by practitioners who know their stuff. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025

The ancient spear-throwing device will be wielded by an experienced practitioner. —Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025

Such ideas are also common among Western practitioners, who tend to believe women have a more natural aptitude for Kundalini awakening. —Anya Foxen, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025

But these therapies are more available in high-income countries due to cost, access to health care services, and knowledge among practitioners to then prescribe it. —Sashikala Vp, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier practician, from Middle English (Scots) pratician, from Middle French practicien, from pratique practice

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing practitioner

• family practitioner
• general practitioner
• medical practitioner
• nurse practitioner

Rhymes for practitioner

• commissioner
• conditioner
• parishioner
• petitioner
• positioner
• missioner

Kids Definition

practitioner

noun

prac·​ti·​tio·​ner

prak-ˈtish-(ə-)nər

: a person who practices a profession and especially law or medicine

Medical Definition

practitioner

noun

prac·​ti·​tion·​er prak-ˈtish-(ə-)nər 

: one who practices a profession and especially medicine