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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
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of practitioner1

1535–45; alteration of practician ( practic + -ian ) + -er 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of practitioner1

C16: from practician, from Old French praticien, from pratiquer to practise
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"Slowly, we will build new audiences, collaborate more and nudge the next generation of makers and practitioners to aspire for quality."

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Shocked by the lack of education she received from healthcare practitioners about such a tumultuous stage of her life, Fadal started researching menopause and educating women online about her findings.

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"When it comes to Botox that's easy, Botox is a prescription drug," he said, adding he believes it should only be administered by trained practitioners, typically a doctor with prescribing authority.

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It is believed that ancestral spirits are able to provide advice and healing through these culturally respected practitioners.

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Los Angeles is well known as a nexus of healers and wellness practitioners, from fitness gurus, yoga teachers and meditation experts to sound bath artists, acupuncturists, reiki professionals and even well-meaning witches.

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