Professional
Professional
Professional (pronunciation: /prəˈfɛʃ(ə)n(ə)l/) is a term that refers to someone who is engaged in a specified activity as their main paid occupation rather than as an amateur. The term is derived from the Latin word "professio", which means a public declaration with the force of a promise.
Related Terms
- Amateur: An individual who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis.
- Occupation: A job or profession.
- Career: An individual's course or progress through life (or a distinct portion of life).
- Vocation: A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.
Etymology
The term "professional" is derived from the Latin word "professio", which means a public declaration with the force of a promise. The term was originally used to denote vows made on entering a religious order. In the mid 16th century, it began to be used to refer to a profession or calling.
Pronunciation
The term "professional" is pronounced as /prəˈfɛʃ(ə)n(ə)l/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Professional
- Wikipedia's article - Professional
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