profession

Definition

  • noun: a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill
  • noun: the act of taking the vows of a religious community
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: declaration, avowal, claim

Examples

  • The teaching 'profession' opposes the new law. = ('Brit') The teaching 'profession' oppose the new law.

  • The doctor talked to students who are thinking about entering/joining the 'profession'.

  • ('humorous') She works in 'the (world's) oldest profession'. [=she is a prostitute]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Are your pa, the longer I thinking about maybe the honingbranche nothing for me. And what do you want to do, ballondieren? That is a mistake profession for someone with a sting. Well no ... - Janet, your son knows not sure if that were in the honey will. You are not funny. Takes you honey. (..)
    2007 Bee Movie