Practitioners — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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

Meaning & Definition of Practitioners

Practitioners (noun)

  1. one who practices or is regularly engaged in a skillful activity; especially, one who practices a profession
  2. an authorized healer
  3. family doctor
  4. a physician or veterinarian whose practice is not limited to a specialty; broadly, generalist
  5. a registered nurse who is qualified through advanced training to assume some of the duties and responsibilities formerly assumed only by a physician —abbreviation NP

Practitioners (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"

Related Entry: Practitioner (noun)

Practitioner is a different word from Practitioners. The synonyms below are for practitioner, not for practitioners.

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

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

Related Entry: Family practitioners (noun)

Family practitioners is a different word from Practitioners. The synonyms below are for family practitioners, not for practitioners.

  1. as in family doctors, family physicians

Related Entry: General practitioners (noun)

General practitioners is a different word from Practitioners. The synonyms below are for general practitioners, not for practitioners.

  1. as in generalists, jacks-of-all-trades

  2. as in family physicians, family doctors

Related Entry: Nurse-practitioners (noun)

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

  1. as in nurses, aidmen

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Practitioners

The most common words with a similar meaning to Practitioners:

Origin & Etymology of Practitioners

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

First known use: 1535

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Practitioners

Frequently Asked Questions about Practitioners

What does "Practitioners" mean?

"Practitioners" 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 "Practitioners"?

Other words for "Practitioners" include exponents, expounders, gurus, high priests and interpreters. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Practitioners" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Practitioners"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Practitioners". Common alternatives include exponents, expounders, gurus, high priests and interpreters.

How do you use "Practitioners" in a sentence?

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

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

"Practitioners" is a noun.

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

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Practitioners"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Practitioners"?

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