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vocation |
2 definitions found 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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