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Definition professional in British English

professional noun

[countable] noun
/prəˈfeʃ(ə)nəl/
1

someone who has special skills and qualifications

Example

doctors and other professionals

Example

All health professionals need to work closely with families.

Synonyms and related words
expert authority specialist
2

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

Synonyms and related words
all-American A. N. Other back
2.1

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

Example

a tennis/golf professional

Synonyms and related words
coach coach cross-training
3

someone who has a lot of skill or training

Example

You've got the makings of a real professional.

Synonyms and related words
expert authority specialist
Definition professional in British English