Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does vocation mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word vocation? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.
  2. An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
Late in life, he seemed to find his vocation as a writer rather than a publishing employee.
I imagine that most people who go into the Police Service have a strong sense of vocation.
In his subsequent career, Jennings established for himself the vocation of bricoleur of English culture.
Marty perceives his mentoring not as a career but as a vocation and a faith commitment.
They don't have the luxury of a monk's vocation, the glorious lack of responsibility that a life in holy orders gives you.
Lay men and women should not think that the secular character of their vocation consigns them to an inferior rank in the Church's mission.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
8-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024