Synonyms of vocation

vocation

noun

vō-ˈkā-shən 

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
• mission
• business
• living
• task
• lay
• livelihood
• position
• assignment
• art
• place
• lifework
• enterprise
• call
• métier
• engagement
• field
• situation
• office
• racket
• function
• 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
• organization
• federation
• sodality
• calling
• guild
• club

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vocation

The coaching field is a vocation focused on a genuine desire to watch people succeed. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

As fans of the original Dragon's Dogma know, that title featured six skills per vocation (your character's fighting class). — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

That vocation would ultimately be bookselling, with a specialization in travel books. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Freelancers, whether artists, journalists or teachers, need proof of their vocation with, say, a diploma or a license, along with evidence of financial means. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026