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noun

calling

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noun
1
A strong inner urge to pursue a particular career or way of life.
"She always felt teaching was her true calling."
2
A person's job, trade, or occupation.
"Nursing is a demanding calling that requires real compassion."

How to Use Calling

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In plain EnglishA career or purpose you feel deeply drawn to, almost as if it chose you.

Common pairings
find one's calling a higher calling answer the calling

Word Forms

callings plural

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Etymology

From "call" plus the suffix "-ing."

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