Words / B2

prak-TISH-uh-n-uh/prækˈtɪʃənə/

A practitioner works in a profession, especially medicine or law: a general practitioner (GP), a nurse practitioner, a legal practitioner. Doctor is everyday for many medical roles; professional is wider. Practice is the workplace or the verb (UK practise for the verb). In speech, GP / a working professional is enough. Do not call a first-year student a practitioner, and do not confuse practitioner with preacher.

Meaning

Someone who works in a profession, especially medicine or law (a general practitioner).

Examples

• “Speak to a qualified practitioner before you change the dose.”
• “See a qualified practitioner before you change the dose.”
• “Nurse practitioners ran the clinic, which is not the same as a student placement.”

Good to know

a general practitioner (GP); a legal practitioner. Everyday medical: doctor / GP. Workplace: practice. Not a student. Mix-up: preacher.

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