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av·o·ca·tion
\ˌavəˈkāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin avocation-, avocatio, from avocatus (past participle of avocare to call away, from a, ab from, away + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at of, voice
1. archaic : a calling away : diversion, distraction
< try, by every method of avocation and amusement, whether you cannot get the better of that dejection — Thomas Gray >
2. : a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's regular work especially for enjoyment : hobby
< a lawyer by profession but painting has been his avocation for years >
— opposed to vocation
3. : regular or customary work or employment : vocation
• av·o·ca·tion·al \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷shənəl, -shnəl\ adjective |