avocation
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin āvocātiōnem, from avocō.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
avocation (plural avocations)
- (obsolete) A calling away; a diversion.
- 1749, Henry Fielding, Tom Jones, Folio Society 1973, p. 204:
- But though she could neither sleep nor rest in her bed, yet, having no avocation from it, she was found there by her father at his return from Allworthy's, which was not till past ten o'clock in the morning.
- 1749, Henry Fielding, Tom Jones, Folio Society 1973, p. 204:
- 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.
Translations[edit]
calling away; diversion
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hobby
that which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation
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usual employment; vocation