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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Vocation \Vo*ca"tion\, n. [L. vocatio a bidding, invitation, fr
vocare to call fr vox, vocis, voice: cf F. vocation. See
{Vocal}.]
1. A call a summons; a citation; especially, a designation
or appointment to a particular state, business, or
profession.
What can be urged for them who not having the
vocation of poverty to scribble, out of mere
wantonness make themselves ridiculous? --Dryden.
2. Destined or appropriate employment; calling; occupation;
trade business; profession.
He would think his service greatly rewarded, if he
might obtain by that means to live in the sight of
his prince, and yet practice his own chosen
vocation. --Sir. P.
Sidney.
3. (Theol.) A calling by the will of God. Specifically:
a The bestowment of God's distinguishing grace upon a
person or nation, by which that person or nation is
put in the way of salvation; as the vocation of the
Jews under the old dispensation, and of the Gentiles
under the gospel. ``The golden chain of vocation,
election, and justification.'' --Jer. Taylor.
b A call to special religious work as to the ministry.
Every member of the same [the Church], in his
vocation and ministry. --Bk. of Com.
Prayer.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
vocation
n 1: the particular occupation for which you are trained [syn: {career},
{calling}]
2: a body of people doing the same kind of work [syn: {occupation},
{occupational group}]
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