noun
practice, doctor''s office
A1
'Praxis' is a feminine German noun meaning both 'practice' (general activity) and 'doctor's office/clinic'. Plural: 'Praxen'. Declines regularly for its class but plural Praxen is common. Article: die. Common collocation: 'in der Praxis' (at the practice). Distinguish abstract 'Praxis' from 'die Praxis' as place.
Examples
Theorie und Praxis sind wichtig beim Lernen.
Theory and practice are important when learning.
Der Arzt öffnete die Praxis früher, weil viele Patienten warteten und die Warteliste lang war.
The doctor opened the practice earlier because many patients were waiting and the waiting list was long.
Ich habe morgen einen Termin in der Praxis.
I have an appointment at the doctor's office tomorrow.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a sign that says 'Praxis Dr. Müller' outside a small clinic.
Sounds like 'practice' in English.
die (feminine): imagine a female doctor in 'die Praxis'.
Notes
Can mean practical experience or a medical practice (doctor's office) depending on context.