professionals

word · lemma: professional

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəɫz/
pruh-FE-shuh-nuhlz
/pɹəfˈɛʃənəlz/
pruh-FE-shuh-nuhlz

Definition

People who have special training or education and work in a specific field, often for payment. Can also refer to people who show high skill or standards in their work.

Usage & Nuances

Used for people in skilled careers (doctors, engineers, etc.) and in general for anyone showing expert behavior. Can be both a noun and adjective. Common collocations: 'healthcare professionals', 'IT professionals'. Sometimes means non-amateur.

Example Sentences

Many professionals work in large offices.

basic

Doctors and lawyers are professionals.

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The company only hires trained professionals.

basic

Events like these attract professionals from all over the world.

natural

It's easier to get advice from professionals than to search online for answers.

natural

Young professionals often move to big cities to start their careers.

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