Avocation and Occupation

Avocation

Avocation noun - An activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure.
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Synonyms for Avocation

Occupation is a synonym for avocation in profession topic. In some cases you can use "Occupation" instead a noun "Avocation", when it comes to topics like hobby, job, office.

Occupation

Occupation noun - The activity by which one regularly makes a living.

Avocation is a synonym for occupation in profession topic. You can use "Avocation" instead a noun "Occupation", if it concerns topics such as office.

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