avocation

1. (countable, uncountable)A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.

   хо́ббиxóbbi

2. (countable, uncountable)That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.

   развлече́ниеrazvlečénije

3. (countable, uncountable)Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.

   призва́ниеprizvánije

4. (countable, uncountable)The calling of a case from an inferior to a superior court.

5. (countable, obsolete, uncountable)A calling away; a diversion.

   развлече́ниеrazvlečénije

1. Learning languages is my avocation. I don't get paid for it.

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2. His avocation is photography.

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3. Gardening became her beloved avocation.

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4. Skiing is his winter avocation.

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5. They tended their flocks and herds together, and carried on all their avocations in common.

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