practitioner

noun

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

1

: one who practices

especially : one who practices a profession

2

Christian Science : an authorized healer

Synonyms

• exponent
• expounder
• guru
• high priest
• 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

Yet Even In 2005, Some Businesses Were Different Ghoshal failed to note that even in 2005, reform was already under way in a different quarter: management practitioners. —Steve Denning, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024

Through these efforts, the chapter has strengthened its role as a valuable resource for PR practitioners, advocating for professional standards and connecting members to career development opportunities. —Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024

Under the waivers, each qualifying facility must have a method to determine culturally appropriate and qualified practitioners to provide the care. —Tina Reed, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024

Because adherence is crucial, practitioners aim for frictionless care that removes any social barriers. —Charles Ebikeme, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024

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

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