noun
- The body of people in a learned occupation.
- usage: "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. )
- An open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion.
- usage: "a profession of disagreement"
- synonyms: professing
- Affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith.
- usage: "a profession of Christianity"
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