avocation

• اسم يشير إلى نشاط ثانوي أو جانبي يمارسه المرء إلى جانب عمله الأساسي أو اهتمامه الرئيسي، وغالبًا بدافع المتعة أو الشغف. وقد يدل أيضًا على مهنة أو دعوة يشتغل بها المرء.

A noun referring to an auxiliary or secondary activity pursued in addition to one's regular occupation or main interest, often for enjoyment.

1. A secondary or hobby activityC1formal

   An activity pursued in addition to one's regular occupation or profession, often for enjoyment.

   هواية

   • Her avocation is painting landscapes on weekends.
   • He turned his avocation of woodworking into a small business.
   • Many people find their avocation more fulfilling than their main job.

   المرادفاتdiversionhobbypastimepursuitrecreationsideline