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vocation

Main Entry:: vo·ca·tion
Pronunciation:: \vō-ˈkā-shən\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English vocacioun, from Anglo-French vocaciun, from Latin vocation-, vocatio summons, from vocare to call, from vox voice — more at voice
Date:: 15th century

1 a: a summons or strong inclination to a particular state or course of action ; especially : a divine call to the religious life b: an entry into the priesthood or a religious order2 a: the work in which a person is regularly employed : occupation b: the persons engaged in a particular occupation3: the special function of an individual or group

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