AVOCATION


Meaning of AVOCATION in English

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 | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷shən ə l, -shnəl adjective

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