profession

n 1: the body of people in a learned occupation; "the news spread

rapidly through the medical community" [syn: {community}]

2: an occupation requiring special education (especially in the

liberal arts or sciences)

3: an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion; "a

profession of disagreement" [syn: {professing}]

4: affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith; "a

profession of Christianity"