Synonyms of vocation

vocation

noun

1

as in profession

the activity by which one regularly makes a living

finally made sculpting her vocation instead of just a hobby

Synonyms & Similar Words

• profession
• occupation
• work
• employment
• line
• calling
• job
• trade
• game
• duty
• livelihood
• mission
• business
• living
• task
• lay
• position
• assignment
• art
• place
• lifework
• enterprise
• call
• métier
• engagement
• field
• metier
• situation
• office
• function
• racket
• craft
• gig
• handicraft
• appointment
• post
• workload
• handcraft
• load
• billet
• berth

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pursuit
• hobby
• avocation

2

as in fraternity

the body of people in a profession or field of activity

she says that although she respects certain journalists, she despises the vocation

politics has its honest and its dishonest practitioners, just like any other vocation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• profession
• fraternity
• corps
• community
• brotherhood
• association
• society
• fellowship
• federation
• organization
• sodality
• calling
• guild
• club
• gild

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