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

If partnering with outside practitioners, focus on licensed professionals experienced in workplace wellness. —Irina Logman, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

An avid meditation practitioner, Bruni said that Luce translates her personal research of light and evolution in jewels that sinuously adorn the body following its silhouette and add light to the complexion. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 June 2025

Robert White, distinguished practitioner in residence at Quinnipiac University School of Law, said in an email that Prospect will need an infusion of cash from somewhere soon. —Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025

Corentin Moutet, the crafty lefty famous for his slices, drop shots and underarm serves — and as an occasional practitioner of the dark arts of tennis — got the benefit of landing on the Lenglen schedule Thursday. —Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 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