B2 adjective Formal

practitioner

/prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

A practitioner is a person who actively works in a professional field, particularly in medicine, law, or a specialized craft. The term emphasizes the practical application of knowledge and skills by a professional who is licensed or qualified to provide services.

Ejemplos

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My general practitioner recommended that I eat more leafy greens for better health.

My general practitioner recommended that I eat more leafy greens for better health.

2

All legal practitioners are required to adhere to the newly established code of professional conduct.

All legal practitioners are required to adhere to the newly established code of professional conduct.

3

As a long-time yoga practitioner, she finds that her morning sessions help her stay grounded.

As a long-time yoga practitioner, she finds that her morning sessions help her stay grounded.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
practitioner
Verb
practice
Adverbio
practically
Adjetivo
practicing
Relacionado
practice
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'practitioner' as someone who is constantly 'practicing' their professional skills to stay at the top of their game.

Quiz rápido

The local health clinic is looking for a qualified nurse _______ to join their medical team.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: practitioner

Ejemplos

1

My general practitioner recommended that I eat more leafy greens for better health.

everyday

My general practitioner recommended that I eat more leafy greens for better health.

2

All legal practitioners are required to adhere to the newly established code of professional conduct.

formal

All legal practitioners are required to adhere to the newly established code of professional conduct.

3

As a long-time yoga practitioner, she finds that her morning sessions help her stay grounded.

informal

As a long-time yoga practitioner, she finds that her morning sessions help her stay grounded.

4

The study examines the specific challenges faced by medical practitioners working in remote rural areas.

academic

The study examines the specific challenges faced by medical practitioners working in remote rural areas.

5

Our firm frequently consults with PR practitioners to manage and improve our international brand reputation.

business

Our firm frequently consults with PR practitioners to manage and improve our international brand reputation.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
practitioner
Verb
practice
Adverbio
practically
Adjetivo
practicing
Relacionado
practice

Colocaciones comunes

general practitioner general practitioner
medical practitioner medical practitioner
nurse practitioner nurse practitioner
legal practitioner legal practitioner
skilled practitioner skilled practitioner

Frases Comunes

General Practitioner (GP)

General Practitioner (GP)

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Reflective practitioner

Reflective practitioner

Se confunde a menudo con

practitioner vs practice

Practice is the noun for the action or the business itself, whereas practitioner is the person who performs the work.

practitioner vs practician

Practician is an archaic or rare synonym for practitioner; practitioner is the standard modern term.

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Notas de uso

Use 'practitioner' when referring to the individual professional rather than the abstract concept of the profession. It is most commonly found in medical and legal contexts, but can apply to anyone who 'practices' a specific discipline.

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Errores comunes

Learners often misspell the word by ending it with '-onner' or confuse it with the verb form. Remember that the '-er' suffix usually indicates a person performing an action.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'practitioner' as someone who is constantly 'practicing' their professional skills to stay at the top of their game.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from 'practice', which comes from the Old French 'practique' and the Greek 'praktikos', meaning 'fit for action' or 'practical'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: practitioner (singular), practitioners (plural) Often used in the construction: [adjective] + practitioner (e.g., sole practitioner)
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries like the UK and Australia, 'GP' (General Practitioner) is the standard term used to describe a primary care family doctor.

Quiz rápido

The local health clinic is looking for a qualified nurse _______ to join their medical team.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: practitioner

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A1

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A1

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trader

A1

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indoor

A1

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threshold

A1

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tribute

A1

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A1

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A1

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southeastern

A1

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