A minor occupation undertaken as a diversion (9)

I believe the answer is:

avocation

(Other definitions for avocation that I've seen before include "Secondary activity done in addition to main job" , "Hobby; avian coot (anag.)" , "Secondary activity done in addition to main work - sounds like a calling" , "diversion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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