English word vocation comes from Latin voco, and later Latin vocatio (Calling, vocation. Invitation, bidding. Summons.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| voco | Latin (lat) | (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 (lat) | Calling, vocation. Invitation, bidding. Summons. |
| vocation | Old French (fro) | (specifically, euphemistic) passing away; death; an instance of dying. Call; calling; appeal. |
| vocation | English (en) | 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. |