Avocations

/ævəˈkeɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of avocation; multiple hobbies or secondary interests pursued outside one's main job.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'avocation' by adding the standard '-s' ending to the Latin-derived noun.

Kelly Says

People with multiple avocations—say, painting and woodworking—are often more creative in their main career because hobbies cross-pollinate ideas between different skillsets.

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