professional

Meaning

Noun

1. A person who belongs to a profession.
2. A person who earns their living from a specified activity.
3. A prostitute.
4. A reputation known by name.
5. An expert.
6. One of four categories of sociologist propounded by Horowitz: a sociologist who is actively concerned with promoting the profession of sociology.

Adj

1. Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.
2. That is carried out for money, especially as a livelihood.
3. Expert.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/

Etymology

From Middle English professhennalle, professhynalle; equivalent to profession + -al.

Sentences

Donald Mackintosh was a professional shooter from Melbourne .