A vocation (from Latin vocare, meaning "to call"), is a term for an occupation to which a person is specially drawn or for which they are suited, trained or qualified. Though now often used in non-religious contexts, the meanings of the term originated in Christianity.

Contents

• 1 Senses
  • 1.1 Concept
  • 1.2 Modern vocational examples
• 2 Literary clarification
• 3 See also
• 4 References
• 5 External links

Etymology

vocation +‎ -al

Adjective

vocational

1. of or pertaining to a vocation
2. (of education) that provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge

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