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avocation
av·o·ca·tion [ àvvə káysh'n ] (plural av·o·ca·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. occupation: a calling or occupation
2. hobby: a hobby or pastime
[Early 17th century. < Latin avocation- "distraction" < vocare "to call"]

av·o·ca·tion·al adjective
av·o·ca·tion·al·ly adverb
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