professionals

Definitions

People engaged in a specified activity as their main paid occupation rather than as a pastime.

Individuals who are highly skilled or qualified in a particular field and adhere to high standards of competence and ethics.

Examples

The team of medical professionals worked tirelessly to ensure the patient's recovery.

It is important for young professionals to seek mentorship early in their careers.

Synonyms

experts specialists practitioners authorities masters pros adepts

Antonyms

amateurs novices beginners laymen dilettantes tyros inexperienced