avocation
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/avə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃən/
English
Definitions
noun
- A calling away; a diversion.
- A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
- That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.
- Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.
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Synonyms
hobbysidelineby-linespare-time activitysevocationavocativediverticleaversationavoutryvacancedevotaryadvoutryavoidanceaversionvagancyvagation