Professions: meaning, definitions and examples
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professions
[ prษหfษส(ษ)nz ]
work
Professions are jobs that require special training, education, or skill. They are typically considered to be prestigious and can include occupations such as doctors, lawyers, engineers, and teachers.
Synonyms
careers, occupations, vocations
Examples of usage
- He decided to pursue a profession in medicine.
- Her father has been in the legal profession for over 30 years.
- Teaching is a noble profession that requires patience and dedication.
Translations
Translations of the word "professions" in other languages:
๐ต๐น profissรตes
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคถเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Berufe
๐ฎ๐ฉ profesi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพัะตััั
๐ต๐ฑ zawody
๐ฏ๐ต ่ทๆฅญ (ใใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท professions
๐ช๐ธ profesiones
๐น๐ท meslekler
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ (jigeop)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ profese
๐ธ๐ฐ povolania
๐จ๐ณ ่ไธ (zhรญyรจ)
๐ธ๐ฎ poklici
๐ฎ๐ธ stรถrf
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะผะฐะฝะดัาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแคแแกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ peลษlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ profesiones
Etymology
The word 'professions' originated from the Latin word 'professio', which means declaration or avowal. It first appeared in English in the 14th century, referring to vows taken upon entering a religious order. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass any occupation requiring specialized knowledge or training.
See also: profess, professed, professedly, profession, professor, professors.