- paraprofessional⇄adj. of, having to do with, or acting as a paraprofessional.
Ex. There is some talk now of using paraprofessional help, trained on the job like interns (Maclean's). - paraprofessional⇄noun a person who assists a teacher, nurse, social worker, or other professional; aide or assistant in a professional field who does not have full professional training; subprofessional.
Ex. Classes were proceeding, with regular teachers and ""par - paraprofessional⇄paraprofessional, noun, adjective.