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/vəʊˈkeɪʃən/
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/voʊˈkeɪʃən/
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- Canada
- General-American
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/vəʉˈkæɪʃən/
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- Australia
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/vɐʉˈkæɪʃən/
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- New-Zealand
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voʊˈkeɪʃən
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vəʊˈkeɪʃən
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- GB
Noun
A divine calling to establish one's lifestyle.
Usage- Ecclesiastical
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- Uncountable
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The Catholic Church supports and teaches us that there are three vocations: the single life, married life, and the religious life or priesthood.
An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.
Usage- Countable
- Uncountable
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Nursing is a vocation that many people find horrendous.
Noun
the particular occupation for which you are trained
- Broader terms
a body of people doing the same kind of work
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