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   Av·o·ca·tion

   /ˌavəˈkāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a hobby or minor occupation: formal "they are basically doctors, and negotiators by avocation"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin avocatio(n-), from avocare ‘call away’, from ab- ‘from’ + vocare ‘to call’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. avocational adjective

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   What is the meaning of avocational?

   • 1 : a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one’s vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby He’s a professional musician, but his avocation is photography. What are examples of avocation? An avocation is an activity that you pursue when you’re not at work — a hobby.

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   What is avocation noun?

   • Definition of avocation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a hobby or other activity that you do for interest and pleasure Want to learn more? Definition of avocation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is an avocation and why is it important?

   • You can ask other members in forums, or send us email. We will try and help. An avocation is an activity that someone engages in as a hobby outside their main occupation.

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   What is an example of an avocation?

   • An avocation is an activity that someone engages in as a hobby outside their main occupation. There are many examples of people whose professions were the ways that they made their livings, but for whom their activities outside their workplaces were their true passions in life.

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   1 day ago · noun. 1. Obsolete. the fact of being called away or distracted from something. 2. something one does in addition to a vocation or regular work, and usually for pleasure; hobby. 3. Rare. one's regular work; vocation.

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   May 21, 2024 · 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. The calling of a case from an inferior to a superior court.

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   The meaning of AVOCATION is a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby. How to use avocation in a sentence.

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   Your avocation is a job or activity that you do because you are interested in it, rather than to earn your living.

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   av•o•ca•tion (av′ə kā′ shən), n. something a person does in addition to a principal occupation, esp. 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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   Avocation definition: something a person does in addition to a principal occupation, especially for pleasure; hobby. See examples of AVOCATION used in a sentence.