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.
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.
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