prəˈfeʃən n. 1 a
vocation or
calling,
esp.
one that involves
some branch of advanced
learning or
science (the
medical profession). 2 a
body of
people engaged in a profession. 3 a
declaration or avowal. 4 a declaration of
belief in a
religion. 5 a
the declaration or vows
made on entering a
religious order. b the
ceremony or
fact of
being professed in a religious order. øthe oldest profession colloq. or joc. prostitution. øøprofessionless adj. [ME f. OF f. L professio -onis (as PROFESS)]