profession
noun
the body of people in a learned occupation
“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
“a profession of disagreement”
Synonymsprofessingaffirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith
“a profession of Christianity”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
