vocationalism

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noun (1)

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

vocationalist

2 of 2

noun (2)

vo·​ca·​tion·​al·​ist -shənᵊlə̇st How to pronounce vocationalist (audio)
-shnəl-
plural -s
: an adherent or advocate of vocationalism

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vocationalism was in 1901

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“Vocationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocationalism. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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