Category:Professional

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.

Professional Pro*fes"sion*al, n.

Defn: a person who prosecutes anything professionally, or for a Livelihood, and not in the character of an amateur; a professional Worker.