semiprofession

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noun

An occupation that requires advanced knowledge and skills but is not widely regarded as a true profession; an occupation in which professionalization is not complete.

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Meanings

nounsemiprofession (plural semiprofessions)

plural semiprofessions

  1. An occupation that requires advanced knowledge and skills but is not widely regarded as a true profession; an occupation in which professionalization is not complete.

Origin

From semi- + profession.

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APA

semiprofession. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semiprofession

MLA

“semiprofession.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semiprofession. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “semiprofession,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semiprofession.

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