vocation

About 3.21 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun (Ecclesiastical) 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. noun An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.

   Nursing is a vocation that many people find horrendous.

Similar words

career occupation calling occupational group vocational professional occupational mission appointment task

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Word family

vocations