Word: Learned Profession
Definition: A "learned profession" is a job or career that requires a lot of education, training, and knowledge. These professions are usually respected in society because they involve advanced skills and a commitment to high ethical standards. Traditionally, learned professions include fields such as law, medicine, and academia (like teaching at a university).
Usage Instructions: - You can use "learned profession" when talking about careers that require special education and high moral standards. - It is often used in discussions about jobs that are considered prestigious or important.
Example: - "Being a doctor is a learned profession that requires many years of education and training."
Advanced Usage: - In discussions about social status and career paths, you might say: "Many people aspire to enter a learned profession due to its perceived prestige and the opportunity to help others."
Word Variants: - "Learned" (adjective): Pronounced as "lur-nid," meaning having acquired knowledge through study. - "Profession" (noun): A paid occupation, especially one that requires formal education and training.
Different Meaning: - In a more casual context, "learned" can also be an adjective describing someone knowledgeable or scholarly, as in "a learned scholar."
Synonyms: - For "learned profession": - Academic profession - Professional career - Specialized career - For "learned" (as knowledgeable): - Educated - Knowledgeable - Erudite
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "learned profession," but you can use expressions like: - "Climbing the career ladder" to describe advancing in a learned profession. - "In the know" to refer to someone who is knowledgeable about their learned profession.