calling
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
The English word “calling” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A strong urge (to do some particular thing with or in one's life, for example to become religious, to help the poor, or to be an entertainer).
- A job or occupation.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English callyng, kallyng, kalland, from Old English *cealliende and Old Norse kallandi, equivalent to call + -ing.
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