The somewhat archaic definition of profession, was: Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer, Priest/minister. The more current definition, from Wikipedia:
pro·fes·sion
noun
1. a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.
"his chosen profession of teaching"
synonyms:
career, occupation, calling, vocation, métier, line (of work), walk of life, job, business, trade, craft;
informalracket
"his chosen profession of teaching"
2. an open but often false declaration or claim.
"a profession of allegiance"
synonyms:
declaration, affirmation, statement, announcement, proclamation, assertion, avowal, vow, claim, protestation;
formal averment
"a profession of allegiance"
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