Practitioner — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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

Meaning & Definition of Practitioner

Practitioner (noun)

  1. one who practices or is regularly engaged in a skillful activity; especially, one who practices a profession
  2. an authorized healer

Practitioner (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one who brings an art or science to full realization

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

    similar: exponent, expounder, guru, high priest, interpreter
    related: dean, doyen, grand old man, ideologue, philosopher, theorist, advocate, apostle, backer, booster, champion, promoter, proponent, supporter

Related Entry: Family practitioner (noun)

Family practitioner is a different word from Practitioner. The synonyms below are for family practitioner, not for practitioner.

  1. as in family doctor, family physician

    similar: family doctor, family physician, general practitioner, croaker, doc, doctor, medic, medico, physician, sawbones (slang), anesthesiologist, dermatologist, gynecologist, internist, neurologist, ob-gyn, obstetrician, ophthalmologist, orthopedist, pathologist, pediatrician, physiatrist, podiatrist, radiologist, urologist, attending, clinician, hospitalist, specialist, plastic surgeon, surgeon, intern, resident, aidman, nurse, nurse-practitioner, EMT, paramedic, physical therapist, physiotherapist
    opposite: nondoctor, nonphysician

Related Entry: General practitioner (noun)

General practitioner is a different word from Practitioner. The synonyms below are for general practitioner, not for practitioner.

  1. as in generalist, jack-of-all-trades

    similar: all-rounder (British), generalist, jack-of-all-trades, amateur, dabbler, dilettante, hobbyist, layman, nonexpert, nonprofessional, potterer, putterer, tinkerer, aficionado, buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan
    opposite: authority, expert, pro, professional, specialist

  2. as in family physician, family doctor

    similar: family doctor, family physician, family practitioner, croaker, doc, doctor, medic, medico, physician, sawbones (slang), anesthesiologist, dermatologist, gynecologist, internist, neurologist, ob-gyn, obstetrician, ophthalmologist, orthopedist, pathologist, pediatrician, physiatrist, podiatrist, radiologist, urologist, attending, clinician, hospitalist, specialist, plastic surgeon, surgeon, intern, resident, aidman, nurse, nurse-practitioner, EMT, paramedic, physical therapist, physiotherapist
    opposite: nondoctor, nonphysician

Related Entry: Nurse-practitioner (noun)

Nurse-practitioner is a different word from Practitioner. The synonyms below are for nurse-practitioner, not for practitioner.

  1. as in nurse, aidman

    similar: aidman, nurse, intern, resident, EMT, paramedic, plastic surgeon, surgeon, physical therapist, physiotherapist, specialist, attending, clinician, hospitalist, anesthesiologist, dermatologist, gynecologist, internist, neurologist, ob-gyn, obstetrician, ophthalmologist, orthopedist, pathologist, pediatrician, physiatrist, podiatrist, radiologist, urologist, family doctor, family physician, family practitioner, general practitioner, croaker, doc, doctor, medic, medico, physician, sawbones (slang)
    opposite: nondoctor, nonphysician

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Practitioner

The most common words with a similar meaning to Practitioner:

exponent, expounder, guru, high priest, interpreter

Related Words for Practitioner

dean, doyen, grand old man, ideologue, philosopher, theorist, advocate, apostle, backer, booster, champion, promoter, proponent, supporter

Origin & Etymology of Practitioner

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

First known use: 1535

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Practitioner

Words & Phrases Containing Practitioner

family practitioner, general practitioner, nurse practitioner, medical practitioner

Frequently Asked Questions about Practitioner

What does "Practitioner" mean?

"Practitioner" means one who practices or is regularly engaged in a skillful activity; especially, one who practices a profession. As a noun, it is defined as: one who practices or is regularly engaged in a skillful activity; especially, one who practices a profession.

What is another word for "Practitioner"?

Other words for "Practitioner" include exponent, expounder, guru, high priest and interpreter. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Practitioner" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Practitioner"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Practitioner". Common alternatives include exponent, expounder, guru, high priest and interpreter.

How do you use "Practitioner" in a sentence?

Examples of "Practitioner" in a sentence: "a French doctor who was once the most famous practitioner of natural childbirth".

Is "Practitioner" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Practitioner" is a noun.

Is "Practitioner" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Practitioner" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Practitioner"?

"Practitioner" is pronounced /prak-ˈti-sh(ə-)nər/ and divided into syllables as prac·ti·tion·er.

What is the origin of the word "Practitioner"?

"Practitioner" comes from alteration of earlier practician, from Middle English (Scots) pratician, from Middle French practicien, from pratique practice. First known use: 1535.