professional

Meaning

Noun

1. A person who belongs to a profession.
2. A person who earns their living from a specified activity.
3. (euphemistic) 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. (broadly) Expert.

Synonyms

expert

specialist

pro

occupational

vocational

technical

specialized

master

occupation

vocation

profession

instructor

practitioner

practician

technician

professor

proficient

ace

skilled

exclusive

professional person

special

skillful

specialised

specialistic

specific

technic

trade

winner

work

workmanlike

dab hand

good at

one’s true ability

right way

employment

subject matter expert

specialized persons

skilled employee

able

trained assistant

accomplished

adept

artist

🧑‍🎨

authority

buttoned-up

capable

competent

craftsman

efficient

Translations

professionnel

profesional

profissional

professionale

professional

επαγγελματίας

professionista

professionell

Profi

professioneel

beroeps-

specialista

επαγγελματικός

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: professhennalle

In summary

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

Sentences

She attended the Professional Children's School of New York and Juilliard.

Donald Mackintosh was a professional shooter from Melbourne .

The All-England Championship title reigns were determined by professional wrestling matches .

" I'm observing passive-aggressive behavior ", the psychologist said in a professional tone .