professionalism

[ pruh-fesh-uh-nl-iz-uhm ]
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noun
  1. professional character, spirit, or methods.

  2. the standing, practice, or methods of a professional, as distinguished from an amateur.

Origin of professionalism

1
First recorded in 1855–60; professional + -ism

Words Nearby professionalism

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How to use professionalism in a sentence

  • Physicians, for instance, exhibit professionalism when they practice medicine without concern for the patient.

    Herein is Love | Reuel L. Howe
  • Teachers exhibit professionalism when they teach their subject as an end in itself or for their own satisfaction.

    Herein is Love | Reuel L. Howe
  • In the first place, professionalism is marked by condescension in which an attitude of superiority is evident.

    Herein is Love | Reuel L. Howe
  • professionalism impoverishes relationship because, for instance, neither the parent nor the child gives or receives.

    Herein is Love | Reuel L. Howe
  • He said it was cockney impudence because it lacked the professionalism he expected.

    Essays on Art | A. Clutton-Brock

British Dictionary definitions for professionalism

professionalism

/ (prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm) /


noun
  1. the methods, character, status, etc, of a professional

  2. the pursuit of an activity for gain or livelihood

Derived forms of professionalism

  • professionalist, noun, adjective

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