professional




engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

"the professional man or woman possesses distinctive qualifications"; "began her professional career after the Olympics"; "professional theater"; "professional football"; "a professional cook"; "professional actors and athletes"

Antonym:
  • nonprofessional

Nearest:
  • nonrecreational; paid
  • professed


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