1. The body of people in a learned occupation
   "the news spread rapidly through the medical profession"
    
2. An occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
   "Medicine is a highly respected profession"
    
3. An open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
   "a profession of disagreement";
   - professing
    
4. Affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith
   "a profession of Christianity"

Derived forms: professions

Type of: affirmation, avouchment [archaic], avowal, business, job, line, line of work, occupation, occupational group, vocation

Encyclopedia: Profession, Religious