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professionalism [prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm] n 1. the methods, character, status, etc., of a professional 2. the pursuit of an activity for gain or livelihood professionalist n & adj professionalism the standards, views, and behavior of one who engages in an activity, especially sports or the arts, to make his livelihood. Cf. amateurism. — professional, n., adj. See also: Attitudes
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Translations professionalism professionalism [prəˈfɛʃnəˌlɪz/əm] n → professionismo professionalism [prəˈfɛʃnəˌlɪz/əm] n → professionismo How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Jurgis, as a beggar, was simply a blundering amateur in competition with organized and scientific professionalism. The present craze for gladiatorial athleticism I regard as one of the great evils of the age; but the thinly veiled professionalism of the so-called amateur is the greatest evil of that craze. |
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