Definition of Profession

1. Noun. The body of people in a learned occupation. "They formed a community of scientists"


2. Noun. An occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences).

3. Noun. An open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion. "A profession of disagreement"
Exact synonyms: Professing
Generic synonyms: Affirmation, Avouchment, Avowal
Derivative terms: Profess, Profess

4. Noun. Affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith. "A profession of Christianity"
Generic synonyms: Affirmation
Derivative terms: Profess

Definition of Profession

1. n. The act of professing or claiming; open declaration; public avowal or acknowledgment; as, professions of friendship; a profession of faith.

Definition of Profession

1. Noun. A promise or vow made on entering a religious order. ¹

2. Noun. A declaration of belief, faith or of one's opinion. ¹

3. Noun. An occupation, trade, craft, or activity in which one has a professed expertise in a particular area; a job, especially one requiring a high level of skill or training. ¹

4. Noun. The practitioners of such an occupation collectively. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Profession

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Profession

profeminist
profeminists
profer
proferens
proferred
proferring
profers
profert
proferts
profess
professed
professed(a)
professedly
professes
professing
profession (current term)
professional
professional baseball
professional basketball
professional boxing
professional dancer
professional football
professional foul
professional golf
professional golfer
professional life
professional organisation

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