VOCATION


Meaning of VOCATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ vō-ˈkā-shən ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English vocacioun, from Anglo-French vocaciun, from Latin vocation-, vocatio summons, from vocare to call, from vox voice — more at voice

Date: 15th century

1.

a. : a summons or strong inclination to a particular state or course of action ; especially : a divine call to the religious life

b. : an entry into the priesthood or a religious order

2.

a. : the work in which a person is regularly employed : occupation

b. : the persons engaged in a particular occupation

3. : the special function of an individual or group

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.