Associations to the word «Vocation»

Wiktionary

VOCATION, noun. An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.
VOCATION, noun. An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.

Dictionary definition

VOCATION, noun. The particular occupation for which you are trained.
VOCATION, noun. A body of people doing the same kind of work.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats