Avocation vs. Vocation

Avocationnoun

(obsolete) A calling away; a diversion.

Avocationnoun

A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.

Avocationnoun

That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.

Avocationnoun

Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.

Avocationnoun

The calling of a case from an inferior to a superior court.

Avocationnoun

A calling away; a diversion.

Avocationnoun

That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.

Avocationnoun

Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.

Avocationnoun

an auxiliary activity

Avocationnoun

a hobby or minor occupation

Avocation

An avocation is an activity that someone engages in as a hobby outside their main occupation. There are many examples of people whose professions were the ways that they made their livings, but for whom their activities outside their workplaces were their true passions in life.

Vocationnoun

An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.

Vocationnoun

An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.

Vocationnoun

A call; a summons; a citation; especially, a designation or appointment to a particular state, business, or profession.

Vocationnoun

Destined or appropriate employment; calling; occupation; trade; business; profession.

Vocationnoun

A calling by the will of God.

Vocationnoun

The bestowment of God's distinguishing grace upon a person or nation, by which that person or nation is put in the way of salvation; as, the vocation of the Jews under the old dispensation, and of the Gentiles under the gospel.

Vocationnoun

A call to special religious work, as to the ministry.

Vocationnoun

the particular occupation for which you are trained

Vocationnoun

a body of people doing the same kind of work

Vocationnoun

a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation

Vocationnoun

a person's employment or main occupation, especially regarded as worthy and requiring dedication

Vocationnoun

a trade or profession

Vocation

A vocation (from Latin vocatio 'a call, summons') is an occupation to which a person is especially drawn or for which they are suited, trained, or qualified. People can be given information about a new occupation through student orientation.