practitioner — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A person who practices a profession or art, especially law or medicine.

   Synonyms

   practician

   Examples

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   The [Isaac] Newton that emerges from the [unpublished] manuscripts is far from the popular image of a rational practitioner of cold and pure reason. The architect of modern science was himself not very modern. He was obsessed with alchemy.

2. One who does anything customarily or habitually.

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   On January 31, 2023, four Falun Gong practitioners in Songbu Town, Macheng City, Hubei Province were arrested. Two of the arrested are still detained as of February 25, 2023.

3. A sly or artful person.

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   Examples

   […] the men of St. John's were cunning practitioners, in shaking off their Masters and Heads.

Noun

1. someone who practices a learned profession

   Synonyms

   practician

   Broader terms

   professionalprofessional person