1. a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation
2. a person’s employment or main occupation, especially regarded as particularly worthy and requiring dedication
3. a divine call to God’s service or to the Christian life
Usage: religious

Examples

• Teaching has always been her true vocation.
• He felt a strong vocation to become a doctor after volunteering at the hospital.
• Many people struggle to find their vocation in life.
• She left her corporate job to pursue her vocation as an artist.
• The priest spoke about his vocation during the sermon.
• Nursing is more than just a job for her; it’s a vocation.
• He discovered his vocation for social work while in college.