Meaning of vocation | Babel Free
voʊˈkeɪʃənDefinitions
- (Ecclesiastical) A divine calling to establish one's lifestyle
- appeal
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A divine calling to establish one's lifestyle. Ecclesiastical, countable, uncountable
- An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified
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An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified. countable, uncountable
Equivalents
Examples
“The Catholic Church supports and teaches us that there are three vocations: the single life, married life, and the religious life or priesthood.”
“Nursing is a vocation that many people find horrendous.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
See also
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