vocation

/vou'keiʃn/

Thân thiện

The nursing vocation requires great dedication and compassion.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation: A sense of being called to a specific type of work, often based on personal inclination or a sense of purpose.
   • A person's employment or main occupation, especially one requiring special dedication: A job or career to which someone is particularly suited or committed.
   • (Theology) A divine call to God's service or to the Christian life.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She felt a vocation to become a teacher from a very young age.
  • Nursing is more than just a job for him; it's a true vocation.
  • He left his job in finance to pursue his true vocation as an artist.

Advanced Usage

• "To have a vocation for something": To possess a natural aptitude or strong inclination for a particular kind of work.
  • She has a real vocation for caring for the elderly.
• "To follow one's vocation": To pursue the career one feels called to.
  • Despite the challenges, he was determined to follow his vocation.

Variants and Related Words

• Vocational (adj): Relating to an occupation or employment; providing skills for a specific job.
  • Vocational training is essential for many skilled trades.
• Avocation (n): A hobby or minor occupation, as opposed to one's main vocation.
  • His vocation is law, but his avocation is woodworking.

Synonyms

• Calling: A strong urge toward a particular way of life or career.
• Profession: A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.
• Career: An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

Related Phrases

• "A sense of vocation": A feeling of being destined or particularly suited for a certain type of work.
  • Her sense of vocation led her to volunteer work overseas.
• "Miss one's vocation": To be in the wrong job; to have talents suited for a different career.
  • He's a talented cook stuck in an office; he's missed his vocation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a body of people doing the same kind of work
2. the particular occupation for which you are trained

Từ đồng nghĩa

• occupational group
• career
• calling