Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch professie (profession, declaration of faith), from Latin professiō (declaration, avowal).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌproːˈfɛ.si/
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  • Hyphenation: pro‧fes‧sie
  • Rhymes: -ɛsi

Noun

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professie f (plural professies)

  1. profession, occupation (line of work)
  2. profession, avowal (declaration of belief)

Descendants

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  • Indonesian: profesi