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.
© Webster 1913.
Pro*fes"sion*al, n.
A person who prosecutes anything professionally, or for a livelihood, and not in the character of an amateur; a professional worker.
© Webster 1913.