Avocation
Avocation noun - An activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure.
Usage example: photography is merely an avocation for me—I've never tried to make money off of it
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Synonyms for Avocation
Relaxation and avocation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Relaxation" instead a noun "Avocation".
Relaxation
Relaxation noun - Activity engaged in to amuse oneself.
Avocation and relaxation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Avocation" instead a noun "Relaxation".
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Related pairs
- pleasure and avocation
- pleasure and relaxation
- sport and avocation
- sport and relaxation
- interest and avocation
- interest and relaxation
- pursuit and avocation
- pursuit and relaxation
- game and avocation
- game and relaxation
- entertainment and avocation
- entertainment and relaxation
- repose and avocation
- repose and relaxation
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