Avocation: meaning, definitions and examples
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avocation
[ ˌavəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n ]
personal interest
An avocation is a hobby or activity pursued for pleasure and not as a main occupation. It is something that brings enjoyment and fulfillment outside of work or daily responsibilities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her avocation is painting landscapes on weekends.
- He finds gardening to be a relaxing avocation after a long day at the office.
Translations
Translations of the word "avocation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ocupação secundária
🇮🇳 शौक
🇩🇪 Nebenbeschäftigung
🇮🇩 pekerjaan sampingan
🇺🇦 хобі
🇵🇱 zajęcie dodatkowe
🇯🇵 副業 (ふくぎょう)
🇫🇷 occupation secondaire
🇪🇸 ocupación secundaria
🇹🇷 ek iş
🇰🇷 부업
🇸🇦 مهنة ثانوية
🇨🇿 vedlejší zaměstnání
🇸🇰 vedľajšia činnosť
🇨🇳 副业 (fùyè)
🇸🇮 stranska dejavnost
🇮🇸 aukastarf
🇰🇿 қосымша жұмыс
🇬🇪 დამატებითი საქმიანობა
🇦🇿 əlavə iş
🇲🇽 ocupación secundaria
Etymology
The word 'avocation' originated from the Latin word 'avocatio' which means a calling away or distraction. It was first used in the mid-17th century to refer to a diversion or pastime. Over time, it evolved to represent a hobby or personal interest pursued outside of one's main occupation.
See also: vocations.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,732, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 26732 avocation
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- 26734 invigorated
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