The meaning of VOCATION is a summons or strong inclination to a particular state or course of action; especially : a divine call to the religious life. How to use vocation in a sentence. Did you know?

A vocation (from Latin vocatio 'a call, summons' [1]) is an occupation to which a person is especially drawn or for which they are suited, trained or qualified. Though now often used in non-religious contexts, the meanings of the term originated in Christianity.

VOCATION definition: 1. a type of work that you feel you are suited to doing and to which you should give all your time…. Learn more.

VOCATION meaning: 1. a type of work that you feel you are suited to doing and to which you should give all your time…. Learn more.

VOCATION meaning: 1 : a strong desire to spend your life doing a certain kind of work (such as religious work); 2 : the work that a person does or should be doing

[countable, uncountable] vocation (for something) a belief that a particular type of work or way of life is especially suitable for you. He has a vocation for teaching. She is a doctor with a strong sense of vocation.

Definition of vocation noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.