profession meaning and definition

PROFESSION noun

Definition of profession (noun)

1. the body of people in a learned occupation
   • "the news spread rapidly through the medical profession"; "they formed a community of scientists"
2. an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
3. an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
   • "a profession of disagreement"
   • synonyms: professing
4. affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith
   • "a profession of Christianity"