vocationalism

noun

vo·​ca·​tion·​al·​ism
vō-ˈkā-shnə-ˌli-zəm,
-shə-nᵊl-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce vocationalism (audio)
: emphasis on vocational training in education
vocationalist
vō-ˈkā-shnə-list
-shə-nᵊl-ist How to pronounce vocationalism (audio)
noun

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vocationalism was in 1901

Dictionary Entries Near vocationalism

Cite this Entry

“Vocationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocationalism. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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