interests and preferences; tastes
Refers to a person's overall set of likes, hobbies, and personal tastes. Often used in contexts discussing compatibility, personal freedom, or respecting individual differences.
Tastes differ from person to person.
His interests and preferences don't match mine at all.
趣味 refers to a specific hobby or interest, while 趣味嗜好 is a broader term covering the whole range of personal tastes and preferences.
嗜好 is a more formal word for 'taste' or 'liking', often used in compound words. 趣味嗜好 combines it with 趣味 to emphasize the full spectrum of personal preferences.
Compound of 趣味 (hobby, interest) and 嗜好 (taste, liking). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination is a natural pairing of two related concepts to express the full range of personal preferences.