vocation

//voʊˈkeɪʃən//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

vocationSingular
vocationsPlural
1

A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation, especially one regarded as requiring dedication and service to others.

She felt a strong vocation for teaching and dedicated her life to helping children learn.

2

A person's employment or main occupation, especially regarded as particularly worthy and requiring great dedication.

Teaching is not just a job for her; it's her true vocation.

3

A divine call to God's service or to the Christian life.

She felt a strong vocation to become a nun and dedicate her life to God.