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Definition of professionalism - 3 dictionary results

pro⋅fes⋅sion⋅al⋅ism

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl-iz-uhm]
–noun
1. professional character, spirit, or methods.
2. the standing, practice, or methods of a professional, as distinguished from an amateur.

Origin:
1855–60; professional + -ism
pro·fes·sion·al·ism   (prə-fěsh'ə-nə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  
  1. Professional status, methods, character, or standards.
  2. The use of professional performers, as in athletics or in the arts.

Professionalism

Pro*fes"sion*al*ism\, n. The following of a profession, sport, etc., as an occupation; -- opposed to amateurism.
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