profession (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /prəˈfeʃən/

Definition

A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.

Examples

• Teaching is a demanding but rewarding profession.

• He has worked in the medical profession for over twenty years.

• Many young people are entering the IT profession.

How to Use profession

profession of faith (idiom)

A public declaration of one's religious beliefs. — "He made a public profession of faith at the church service."

Synonyms of profession

Words with a similar meaning to profession:

• job
• occupation
• vocation
• career

Antonyms of profession

Words with the opposite meaning to profession:

• hobby
• unemployment

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