avocation

UK
/ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

avocationnoun
avocations
pl
UK
/ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/
passe-tempsActivité exercée en plus de l’activité principale.
Photography became his avocation, providing a creative outlet outside of his work as an accountant.
La photographie est devenue son passe-temps, lui offrant un exutoire créatif en dehors de son travail de comptable.
Additional translations
distractionSens vieilli.
vocationSens vieilli : profession, appel ou fonction.

Definitions

avocationnoun
A hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main occupation.
Photography became his avocation, providing a creative outlet outside of his work as an accountant.
(archaic) A distraction or diversion from one's regular duties or business.
The loud conversation at the next table proved an unwelcome avocation from his writing.
(archaic) One's regular occupation, profession, or calling.
In earlier centuries, the clergy was considered an honorable avocation.