Pro*fes"sion*al (?), a.

1.

Of or pertaining to a profession, or calling; conforming to the rules or standards of a profession; following a profession; as, professional knowledge; professional conduct.

"Pride, not personal, but professional." Macaulay. "A professional sneerer." De Quincey.

2.

Engaged in by professionals; as, a professional race; -- opposed to amateur.

 

© Webster 1913.


Pro*fes"sion*al, n.

A person who prosecutes anything professionally, or for a livelihood, and not in the character of an amateur; a professional worker.

 

© Webster 1913.