avocation — a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 취미, 부업 (본업 외에 하는 활동)
Korean pronunciation: 애**보**케이션
Example Sentences
- His avocation as a weekend magician made him more popular at the office than his accounting skills ever did.
- Gardening started as her avocation but eventually became a profitable side business.
- Many successful entrepreneurs turned their childhood avocations into billion-dollar companies.
avocation
NOUN//ˌævəˈkeɪʃən//
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
An office worker pursues painting as their beloved avocation after work hours
Her avocation blooms during vacation through artistic creation!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'avocatio', derived from 'avocare' meaning 'to call away'. The prefix 'a-' (away) combined with 'vocare' (to call), referring to something that calls one away from their main occupation.
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📝Examples
“His avocation as a weekend magician made him more popular at the office than his accounting skills ever did.”
“Gardening started as her avocation but eventually became a profitable side business.”
“Many successful entrepreneurs turned their childhood avocations into billion-dollar companies.”
“She treats cooking as her avocation, much to her family's delight and waistline's dismay.”
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