Pro*fes"sion*al*ly, adv. In a professional manner or capacity; by
profession or calling; in the exercise of one's profession; one
employed professionally.
Pro*fess"or (?), n. [L., a teacher, a public teacher: cf. F.
professeur. See Profess.] 1. One who professed, or makes open
declaration of, his sentiments or opinions; especially, one who makes a
public avowal of his belief in the Scriptures and his faith in Christ,
and thus unites himself to the visible church. "Professors of
religion." Bacon.
2. One who professed, or publicly teaches, any science or branch of
learning; especially, an officer in a university, college, or other
seminary, whose business it is to read lectures, or instruct students,
in a particular branch of learning; as a professor of theology, of
botany, of mathematics, or of political economy.
Pro`fes*so"ri*al (?), a. [L. professorius: cf. F. professorial.] Of or
pertaining to a professor; as, the professional chair; professional
interest.
Pro`fes*so"ri*al*ism (?), n. The character, manners, or habits of a
professor. [R.]
Pro`fes*so"ri*at (?), n. See Professoriate.
Pro`fes*so"ri*ate (?), n. 1. The body of professors, or the
professorial staff, in a university or college.