Synonyms for

Practitioners

Verb / præˈktɪʃʌnɜ:z / / præˈktɪʃnɜ:z / Another word for practitioners — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A practitioner is a person who practices a profession, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher.

Synonyms & similar words

practitioner practician professional specialist expert practitioner pro practician practiser physician doctor surgeon GP MD medico specializer specialiser

Synonyms by register

Formal

professionals experts specialists practician

Informal

pros doers workers hands-on people

Literary

adepts virtuosos

Antonyms

novices beginners amateurs laypeople students apprentices

Common collocations

  • medical practitioners
  • legal practitioners
  • experienced practitioners
  • independent practitioners
  • dental practitioners
  • legal practitioners
  • practitioners of the art

Word family

noun practice
verb practice
adjective practical

Usage note

Often used to refer to people actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law. Can also refer to someone who regularly performs a particular activity or skill.

Example sentences

  1. The practitioners at the law firm were very knowledgeable and helped their clients win their cases.
  2. The doctor was a practitioner of medicine, and she helped her patients feel better when they were sick.
  3. The teacher was a practitioner of education, and she helped her students learn new things every day.
  4. The engineer was a practitioner of engineering, and he designed buildings and bridges that were strong and safe.
  5. The chef was a practitioner of cooking, and he created delicious meals that people loved to eat.

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