Meaning & use
avocation
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A hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main career.
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Photography began as an avocation but eventually became his full-time job.
Gardening is her favorite avocation on weekends.
A note on using this word
Often confused with "vocation," which means one's main profession or calling; "avocation" is specifically a secondary pursuit.
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