English Explanatory Dictionary

avocation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A calling away; a diversion.
  2. A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
  3. That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.
  4. Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.
  5. The calling of a case from an inferior to a superior court.

Pronunciation

/avə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃən/ /ævoʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ævəˈkeɪʃən/ en-au-avocation.ogg

Word forms

avocation avocations

Etymology

From Latin āvocātiō (“a distraction”), from āvocō (“to call off, distract”).

Related words

avocational avocationally vocation volunteerism
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