pseudoprofession en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ψεύδω (pseúdō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ής (-ḗs) Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)der. Middle English pseudo- English pseudo- English profession English pseudoprofession From pseudo- + profession.
Meanings
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A job that is not considered a true profession, but has many characteristics of a profession
Patrick: But it's a pseudoprofession, anyway.
1988 January 22, Elizabeth Blanchard, “Three Teachers Talking”, in Chicago Reader:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pseudoprofessions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |