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Definition of
avocation noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
avocation
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˌævoʊˈkeɪʃn
/
/
(
formal
)
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a hobby or other activity that you do for interest and enjoyment
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avocation
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