Practitioner

/prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who practices a profession, particularly in the fields of medicine, law, or other specialized fields.

The practitioner advised the patient on the best course of treatment.

A person actively engaged in an art, discipline, or profession.

As a seasoned yoga practitioner, she leads classes for beginners.

Someone who engages in a specific activity or practice.

He is a practitioner of mindfulness meditation.

Derived from practice, from Latin 'practicus', meaning 'practical' or 'active'.

medical practitioner:

A healthcare professional licensed to practice medicine.

legal practitioner:

A person authorized to practice law.

licensed practitioner:

An individual who has received official authority to practice a profession.

Doc

I need to see my doc for a check-up.

Legal eagle

He's a legal eagle, always winning cases.