Word
practitioner
Phoneticsprac·ti·tion·er, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹækˈtɪʃənɝ/
UK/pɹæktˈɪʃənɐ/
Definitions
01professional worker
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal · Academic
n. a person who works in a job that needs special skills and training, especially in medicine or law.
n. an individual who actively exercises a profession, particularly in the medical or legal fields. Often used to distinguish those in active practice from those in research or academia.
“You should consult a medical practitioner if the pain in your back continues.”
“The conference brought together both academic researchers and legal practitioners to discuss the practical implications of the new legislation.”
Usage
Often preceded by a qualifying adjective like 'medical', 'legal', or 'general'.
Synonyms
02someone who follows a belief
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. someone who regularly does a specific activity or follows a particular religion or method.
n. one who habitually performs a specific activity or adheres to the rites and practices of a religion or philosophy.
“She has been a dedicated practitioner of yoga for over ten years.”
“As a lifelong practitioner of non-violence, the leader refused to support any form of military intervention.”
Usage
Usually followed by the preposition 'of'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “practitioner” in context.
Adjective
01. general practitioner
“If your symptoms persist, you should schedule an appointment with your general practitioner.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Osiecki had been studying the work of a renowned 17th-century Flemish artist, Clara Peeters, one of the earliest practitioners of still life painting.” “This means treatment will more likely come from private practitioners, support groups or online self-help.” Etymology
Formerly practicioner for *practicianer, from practician + -er (the suffix unnecessarily added, as in musicianer).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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