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==Origin==

==Origin==

[[Latin]] ''avocation''-, ''avocatio'', from ''avocare'' to call away, from ''ab''- + ''vocare'' to call, from ''voc''-, ''vox voice''  

[[Latin]] ''avocation''-, ''avocatio'', from ''avocare'' to call away, from ''ab''- + ''vocare'' to call, from ''voc''-, ''vox voice''  

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1617]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1617]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1archaic : diversion, [[distraction]]

*1archaic : diversion, [[distraction]]

*3: a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : [[hobby]]  

*3: a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : [[hobby]]  

==Description==

==Description==

An '''avocation''' is an [[activity]] that one engages in as a [[hobby]] outside one's main occupation. There are many examples of people whose [[professions]] were the ways that they made their livings, but for whom their activities outside of their workplaces were their true [[passions]] in life. Occasionally, as with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Baden-Powell,_1st_Baron_Baden-Powell Lord Baden-Powell] and others, a person who pursues an avocation is more remembered by [[history]] for their avocation than for their [[professional]] [[career]].

An '''avocation''' is an [[activity]] that one engages in as a [[hobby]] outside one's main occupation. There are many examples of people whose [[professions]] were the ways that they made their livings, but for whom their activities outside of their workplaces were their true [[passions]] in life. Occasionally, as with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Baden-Powell,_1st_Baron_Baden-Powell Lord Baden-Powell] and others, a person who pursues an avocation is more remembered by [[history]] for their avocation than for their [[professional]] [[career]].

Many times a person's regular [[vocation]] may lead to their avocation. Many forms of [[humanitarian]] campaigning, such as work for [[organizations]] such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnesty_International Amnesty International] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenpeace Greenpeace] may be done by people involved in the [[law]] or [[human rights]] issues as part of their work..[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocation]

Many times a person's regular [[vocation]] may lead to their avocation. Many forms of [[humanitarian]] campaigning, such as work for [[organizations]] such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnesty_International Amnesty International] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenpeace Greenpeace] may be done by people involved in the [[law]] or [[human rights]] issues as part of their work..[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocation]

[[Category: General Reference]]

[[Category: General Reference]]