professions

noun

affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith

an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion

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

the body of people in a learned occupation

Roots

propro- · Latin · forth, forward fateor-fess · Latin · declare

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Where does professions come from?

The word professions breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pro-, from Latin pro (“forth, forward”); and -fess, from Latin fateor (“declare”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.