practician

noun

prac·​ti·​cian

prakˈtishən

plural -s

: one acquainted or skilled by practice : a practiced or practical person

also : practitioner

Word History

Etymology

alteration (influenced by practic) of Middle English (Scots dialect) praticiane, from Middle French praticien, from pratique practice + -ien -ian

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