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practitioner

[ prak-tish-uh-ner ]

noun

  1. a person engaged in the practice of a profession, occupation, etc.:

    a medical practitioner.

  2. a person who practices something specified.
  3. Christian Science. a person authorized to practice healing.


practitioner

/ æˈɪʃəə /

noun

  1. a person who practises a profession or art
  2. Christian Science a person authorized to practise spiritual healing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of practitioner1

1535–45; alteration of practician ( practic + -ian ) + -er 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of practitioner1

C16: from practician, from Old French praticien, from pratiquer to practise
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The bill defines the co-ordinating doctor as a registered medical practitioner with "training, qualifications and experience" at a level to be specified by the health secretary.

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We are working with general practitioners across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to ensure women receive the support and care they need.

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But there's a shortage of qualified practitioners and large numbers of clinics are operating without a licence.

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And the frustration I see on a female practitioner’s face when she has to say, for the 10th time, “I’m not a nurse, I’m your doctor.”

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She is, however, one of many practitioners who hold sound baths with horses in the SoCal area.

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