professional
1. pro.fes.sion.al \pr*-'fesh-n*l, -*n-*l\ \-e-\ aj 1a: of, relating to, or
characteristic of a profession 1b: engaged in one of the learned
professions 1c: characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical
standards o f a profession 2a: participating for gain or livelihood in an
activity or field of endeav or often engaged in by amateurs 2b: engaged in
by persons receiving financial return {~ football> 3: following a line of
conduct as though it were a profession {a ~ patriot} - pro.fes.sion.al.ly
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2. professional n : one that engages in a pursuit or activity
professionally