professionalism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.
The use of professionals rather than amateurs in any sport etc.

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professionalism professionalisms

From professional + -ism.

professionality professionalness professionalship

profession professional professionalist professionalization -isation professionalize -ise → professionalizing -ising professionally

interprofessionalism nonprofessionalism preprofessionalism

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