vocation

noun

A regular occupation, especially one for which a person is particularly suited or qualified.

noun

An inclination or aptness for a certain kind of work.

noun

A calling of an individual by God, especially for a religious career.

noun

A calling or designation to a particular activity, office, or duty; a summons; a call; in theology, a call, under God’s guidance, to the Christian life or some special state, service, or ministry.

noun

Employment; occupation; avocation; calling; business; trade: including professions as well as mechanical occupations. See avocation, 5.

noun

Synonyms Calling, Business, etc. See occupation.

noun

A call; a summons; a citation; especially, a designation or appointment to a particular state, business, or profession.

noun

Destined or appropriate employment; calling; occupation; trade; business; profession.

noun

A calling by the will of God.