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avocational adjective uk /ˌæv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl/ us /ˌæv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl/ done as an interest or hobby and not as part of a person's regular job: The golf course is popular with both professional and avocational golfers. An avocational sleuth, she liked to do deep research on unsolved crimes in the hope of uncovering a new clue that cracked the case. The cave is a popular destination for avocational archaeologists who believe that it might contain ancient relics. Her retirement left her more time for avocational pursuits, such as birdwatching. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Pastimes - general words activity amusement avocation avocationally caper deke game interest leisure nonprofessional nonprofessionally pastime pursuit rec recreate recreation recreational recreationist relaxation |