vocation

CEFRB2

/vəʊˈkeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A type of work that a person feels strongly suited to.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.

Examples

  • Don't push your child into any vocation he dislikes.

  • I decided to make medicine my vocation.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /vəʉˈkæɪʃən/
  • /voʊˈkeɪʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A divine calling to establish one's lifestyle.

More examples

In context

  • Nursing is a vocation that many people find horrendous.

  • The Catholic Church supports and teaches us that there are three vocations: the single life, married life, and the religious life or priesthood.

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Origin

noun

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