1. people who actively work in a particular profession or field, especially one requiring specialized knowledge or skills
Usage: plural form of practitioner

Examples

• Medical practitioners must complete years of training before treating patients.
• The conference brought together practitioners from various fields of psychology.
• Legal practitioners are required to pass the bar exam in their state.
• Many yoga practitioners find the discipline helps reduce stress.
• The workshop was designed for experienced practitioners of traditional medicine.
• Software practitioners often work in teams to develop complex applications.
• Educational practitioners shared their classroom strategies at the seminar.