Plural of calling; multiple vocations, professions, or strong inner urges to pursue particular kinds of work or life paths.
From the Old English 'calling,' derived from 'call' + the suffix '-ing'. Originally meant being summoned or named, but evolved to mean a profession one felt called to do, especially in religious contexts.
The word 'calling' originally implied divine purpose—you didn't choose it, you were called to it—which explains why people still use it for jobs they're deeply passionate about rather than just convenient paychecks.
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