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Definition vocation in British English

vocation noun

[countable] noun
/vəʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a job that you do because you feel it is your purpose in life and for which you have special skills

Example

Mason regarded teaching as his vocation.

Example

She believes she has found her true vocation in life.

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2

a strong feeling that you should be doing a particular thing with your life, especially because you believe that God wants you to do it

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Definition vocation in British English