learned profession

ˈlɜːrnɪd prəˈfɛʃən

Definition

Definition of learned profession - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

career

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profession requiring advanced education and ethical standards

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Law is considered a learned profession.
Medicine is another example of a learned profession.
Teaching at a university level is considered a learned profession.

profession

vocation

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Expressions with learned

lessons learned

knowledge gained from past experiences for future improvement

The team discussed lessons learned from the last project.

learned reaction

response developed through experience or training

The dog's learned reaction to the bell was to salivate.

learned colleague

adj.

having much knowledge or education

Our learned colleague presented a groundbreaking research paper.

learned person

individual with deep understanding and wisdom

She is considered a learned person in philosophy.

learned society

organization of scholars dedicated to promoting knowledge

She presented her research at the annual meeting of the learned society.

learned the trade

adj.

knowledgeable in a specific field

She is a learned the trade chef, known for her exquisite dishes.

Expressions with profession

oldest profession in the world

alternative name for prostitution as the earliest known job

Many call prostitution the oldest profession in the world.

the oldest profession

prostitution as an occupation, often used humorously or indirectly

Some say she worked in the oldest profession.

world's oldest profession

prostitution as a long-standing occupation

Many refer to it as the world's oldest profession.

caring profession

occupation focused on providing support and care

Social work is considered a caring profession due to its focus on helping people.

nursing profession

field of work where trained people care for sick or injured patients

She joined the nursing profession after finishing her hospital training.

profession of faith

formal declaration of religious beliefs

During the ceremony, she made her profession of faith.

the teaching profession

occupation in which people help students learn in schools or colleges

Many graduates are choosing the teaching profession despite lower salaries.

medical profession

field of healthcare involving doctors, nurses, and other health workers

She decided to join the medical profession after her hospital internship.

health profession

field involving maintenance and improvement of health

She chose a career in the health profession.

helping profession

job focused on helping people improve their lives

She chose a helping profession like counseling or social work.

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French:profession libérale, ...
German:akademischer Beruf, ...
Italian:professione intellettuale, ...
Spanish:profesión erudita, ...
Portuguese:profissão liberal, ...
Chinese:专业职业, ...
Japanese:専門職, ...
Arabic:مِهْنَة عِلْمِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:מִקְצוֹעַ חָפְשִׁי, ...
Russian:интеллигентная профессия, ...
Ukrainian:інтелектуальна професія, ...
Hindi:विद्वतापूर्ण पेशा, ...
Bengali:শিক্ষিত পেশা, ...
Catalan:professió liberal, ...
Czech:právnická profese, ...
Danish:lærde profession, ...
Dutch:geleerd beroep, ...
Greek:επαγγελματική σταδιοδρομία, ...
Hungarian:értelmiségi hivatás, ...
Khmer:វិជ្ជាជីវៈ, ...
Korean:전문직, ...
Persian:حرفه علمی, ...
Polish:profesja, ...
Portuguese (BR):profissão liberal, ...
Romanian:profesie intelectuală, ...
Swedish:lärdt yrke, ...
Thai:อาชีพที่ต้องการการศึกษาขั้นสูง, ...
Turkish:meslek, ...
Vietnamese:nghề nghiệp cao quý, ...

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