A profession that nurtures the growth of or addresses the problems of a person's physical, psychological, intellectual, emotional or spiritual well-being, including medicine, nursing, psychotherapy, psychological counseling, social work, education, life coaching and ministry.

Alternative form of world's oldest profession

(religion) A creed; a (typically formulaic) statement of the beliefs of one's religion, often recited during public prayers or liturgies.

Synonym of helping profession

Stated, announced, or acknowledged by oneself.

(euphemistic) Prostitution.