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Definition professional in American English

professional noun

[countable] noun
/prəˈfeʃ(ə)nəl/
1

someone who has special skills and qualifications

Example

doctors and other professionals

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2

someone who plays a sport or does an activity as a job rather than for enjoyment

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2.1

someone whose job is to teach people to play a sport at a club

Example

a tennis/golf professional

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3

someone who has a lot of skill or training

Example

You have the makings of a real professional.

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Definition professional in American English