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avocation

/ˌævəˈkeɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण ऐवकेशन

शौक, (मुख्य पेशे के अलावा) रुचि का काम

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noun
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    [C] formal

    a hobby or other activity that you do for interest and enjoyment, apart from your main work

    शौक, (मुख्य पेशे के अलावा) रुचि का काम

    • Radhika is a lawyer by profession, but painting is her avocation.
    • His avocation was collecting old coins.

    Synonyms hobby pastime sideline pursuit recreation

    Opposite vocation profession career

≈Synonyms and antonyms
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Do not confuse avocation (a hobby done for pleasure) and vocation (a person's main job or a strong feeling that you are suited to a particular work).

Avocation (आनंद के लिए किया जाने वाला शौक) और vocation (किसी व्यक्ति का मुख्य पेशा, या यह गहरी भावना कि आप किसी विशेष काम के लिए बने हैं) में भ्रमित न हों।