— professionalist , n. — professionalization , n.
/preuh fesh"euh nl uyz'/ , v. , professionalized, professionalizing .
v.t.
1. to give a professional character or status to; make into or establish as a profession.
v.i.
2. to become professional.
Also, esp. Brit., professionalise .
[ 1855-60; PROFESSIONAL + -IZE ]