professional

professional adjective uk/prəˈfeʃənəl/ us professional adjective
(EARNING MONEY)

B1 Someone is professional if they earn money for a sport or activity that most people do as a hobby.

профессиональный
a professional athlete/musician a professional golf championship Противоположностьamateur adjective professional adjective
(TRAINED)

someone who does a job that needs special training or education

профессионал
professional noun [C]
(SPORTS)

B2 someone who earns money for doing a sport or activity that most other people do as a hobby

спортсмен-профессионал
a rugby professional Противоположностьamateur noun