professional

US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/

UK /prə'feʃənl/

A2

adjecitve

  • Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
  • Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
  • Getting paid for playing a sport/doing an activity

noun

  • Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
  • One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job