имя существительное 1) профессия; призвание, склонность Синоним(ы): vocation, profession 2) хобби, любимое занятие Синоним(ы): hobby 3) [обычно множественное число, устаревшее] развлечения Синоним(ы): diversion, distraction
noun Etymology: Latin avocation-, avocatio, from avocare to call away, from ab- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice 1. archaic diversion, distraction 2. customary employment; vocation 3. a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment; hobby