vocation
English
/voʊˈkeɪʃən/, /vəʊˈkeɪʃən/
noun
Definitions
- An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.
- An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.
Etymology
Borrowed from Old French vocation derived from Latin vocātiō.
Origin
Latin
vocātiō
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- nonvocational English
- prevocational English
- vocational English
- vocationalism English
- vocationalist English
- vocationalize English
- vocationally English
- vocatio, vocationem Latin
- vocātiō Latin
- vocātiō, vocātiōnem Latin
- vocation French
- vocation Old French
- bokasyon Cebuano
- vokeisen Tok Pisin