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English word vocation comes from Latin voco, and later Latin vocatio (Calling, vocation. Invitation, bidding. Summons.)

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voco (Latin)

(transitive) I call, summon, beckon (with one's voice).. (transitive) I name, designate. (transitive, by extension) I invoke, call upon (a person, especially a god). (transitive, by extension) I summon, convene, call together.. I bring or put (into a state or condition).

vocatio (Latin)

Calling, vocation. Invitation, bidding. Summons.

vocation (Old French)

(specifically, euphemistic) passing away; death; an instance of dying. Call; calling; appeal.

vocation (English)

An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.. An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.

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