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avocation
[ av-uh-key-shuhn ]
/ ˌæv əˈkeɪ ʃən /
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noun
something a person does in addition to a principal occupation, especially for pleasure; hobby: Our doctor's avocation is painting.
a person's regular occupation, calling, or vocation.
Archaic. diversion or distraction.
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Origin of avocation
OTHER WORDS FROM avocation
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British Dictionary definitions for avocation
avocation
/ (ˌævəˈkeɪʃən) /
noun
formal a minor occupation undertaken as a diversion
not standard a person's regular job or vocation
Word Origin for avocation
C17: from Latin āvocātiō a calling away, diversion from, from āvocāre to distract, from vocāre to call
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