Origin: Latin suffix -sion
Profession has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
the body of people in a learned occupation
"the news spread rapidly through the medical profession"
"they formed a community of scientists"
an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
"After earning her doctorate, she entered a prestigious teaching profession that required years of specialized research and academic training."
an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
"a profession of disagreement"
A declaration of belief, faith or one's opinion, whether genuine or pretended.
"He made a profession of piety that was soon revealed to be entirely hypocritical."
In plain English: A profession is a job that requires special training and knowledge, usually involving helping other people solve problems.
"She chose teaching as her profession because she loved helping children learn new things."
Usage: Use this noun to describe an explicit statement of religious conviction or personal stance rather than someone's career. It often appears in contexts where a person formally declares their beliefs before others.
The word "profession" entered English via Old French and Anglo-Norman to mean a religious vow or occupation. It ultimately derives from Latin professio, which originally referred to an open declaration of faith.