profession
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(noun) an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences) |
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Related Words: architecture, business, education, engineering, journalism, learned profession, line, line of work, literature, occupation, politics, technology |
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(noun) affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith; "a profession of Christianity" |
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Related Words: affirmation |
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(noun) the body of people in a learned occupation; "the news spread rapidly through the medical community" |
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Synonyms: community |
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Related Words: bar, business community, businessmen, community of scholars, economics profession, health profession, legal community, legal profession, occupation, occupational group, priesthood, vocation |
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(noun) an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion; "a profession of disagreement" |
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Synonyms: professing |
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Related Words: affirmation, avowal |
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