vocation

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//vəʊˈkeɪʃən//
Canada//voʊˈkeɪʃən//
Australia//vəʉˈkæɪʃən//
New Zealand//vɐʉˈkæɪʃən//

A divine calling to establish one's lifestyle.

noun

1
A divine calling to establish one's lifestyle.
The Catholic Church supports and teaches us that there are three vocations: the single life, married life, and the religious life or priesthood.
2
An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.
Nursing is a vocation that many people find horrendous.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *wekʷ-der. Proto-Indo-European *wokʷ-der. Latin vocō Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin vocātiōnembor. Old French vocationbor. Middle English vocacioun English vocation From Middle English vocacioun, from Old French vocation, from Latin vocātiō.

Forms

plural: vocations

vocabulary · A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g.…vocal · Of, pertaining to, or resembling the human voice or speech.vocalizing · vocalization

vocation · A divine calling to establish one's lifestyle.

vodka · A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash.Vogel · A surname.vogue · The prevailing fashion or style.

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