Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A type of job or career that typically requires specialized knowledge and training.
Profession
/prəˈfeʃən/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
My profession is a teacher.Teaching is a rewarding profession for many people.
Etymology:
From Middle English professioun, borrowed from Anglo-French and Latin professio, meaning public declaration. Historically linked to religious vows, later extended to secular vocations.
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