profession

Noun

• affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith
  • a profession of Christianity
    

• an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
  • a profession of disagreement
    

• an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)

• the body of people in a learned occupation
  • the news spread rapidly through the medical profession
    
  • they formed a community of scientists