vocation

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English

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Etymology

From Middle English vocacioun, from Old French vocation, from Latin vocātiō.

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vocation (countable and uncountable, plural vocations)

  1. An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.
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  2. An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.
    Nursing is a vocation, which many people find horrendous.

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French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French vocation, borrowed from Latin vocātiōnem.

Pronunciation

Noun

vocation f (plural vocations)

  1. vocation (calling)
  2. vocation (employment; career; work)

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Old French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin vocatio, vocationem.

Noun

vocation oblique singular, f (oblique plural vocations, nominative singular vocation, nominative plural vocations)

  1. call; calling; appeal
  2. (specifically, euphemistic) passing away; death; an instance of dying
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