Professions: meaning, definitions and examples

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professions

 

[ prษ™หˆfษ›สƒ(ษ™)nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น profissรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคถเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Berufe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ profesi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั„ะตัั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zawody

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทๆฅญ (ใ—ใ‚‡ใใŽใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท professions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ profesiones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meslekler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง์—… (jigeop)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ profese

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povolania

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Œไธš (zhรญyรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poklici

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถrf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะผะฐะฝะดั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peลŸษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ profesiones

Word origin

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,837 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.