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призва́ние — meaning in English

prizvaniye

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English meaning

  • avocation noun A calling away; a diversion.
  • career noun The series of jobs a person has over the course of their working life, especially in one field.
  • vocation noun A job or career that someone feels strongly called or suited to, especially one seen as more than just a way to earn money.

Senses

призва́ние is used for these senses in English:

  • avocation Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.
  • career One’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously and/or over a long period of time.

avocation — full definition

  1. noun A calling away; a diversion.
  2. noun A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
  3. noun That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.
  4. noun Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.

career — full definition

  1. noun The series of jobs a person has over the course of their working life, especially in one field.
  2. verb To move fast and out of control, often in a dangerous or reckless way.
  3. adjective Doing something as a long-term profession rather than casually.

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