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Definitions for Avocation
[1] something a person does in addition to a principal occupation, especially for pleasure; hobby: Our doctor's avocation is painting.
[2] a person's regular occupation, calling, or vocation.
[3] Archaic . diversion or distraction.
[4] formal a minor occupation undertaken as a diversion
[5] not standard a person's regular job or vocation
Words related to Avocation
pastime, recreation, sideline, shot, thing, diversion, kick, amusement, occupation, schtick
Words nearby Avocation
avm, avn, avn., avo, avocado, avocation, avocet, avodire, avogadro, avogadro's constant, avogadro's law
Origin of Avocation
1520–30; < Latin āvocātiōn- (stem of āvocātiō ) a calling away. See a-4, vocation
Words that may be confused with Avocation
avocation, vocation, avocation, evocation
Other words from Avocation
av·o·ca·tion·al , adjective
av·o·ca·tion·al·ly , adverb
Word origin for Avocation
C17: from Latin āvocātiō a calling away, diversion from, from āvocāre to distract, from vocāre to call
Synonyms for Avocation
pastime, amusement, diversion, kick, occupation, recreation, schtick, shot, sideline, thing, side interest