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Gelübde — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • profession noun A job or occupation that requires special training or skill, especially one with a recognized qualification.
  • vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.

Senses

Gelübde is used for these senses in English:

  • profession (religion) A promise or vow made on entering a religious order. [from 12th c.]
  • vow A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.

profession — full definition

  1. noun A job or occupation that requires special training or skill, especially one with a recognized qualification.
  2. noun A declaration of belief or feeling.

vow — full definition

  1. noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
  2. verb To make a solemn promise.

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