harrastus — meaning in English

English meaning

• avocation noun A calling away; a diversion.
• diversion noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
• hobby noun An activity someone does regularly for pleasure in their free time, not for work.
• interest noun A feeling of wanting to know more about something or pay attention to it.

Senses

harrastus is used for these senses in English:

• avocation A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
• diversion A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
• hobby An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.
• interest (countable) Something which, or someone whom, one is interested in.

avocation — full definition

1. noun A calling away; a diversion.
2. noun A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
3. noun That which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation.
4. noun Pursuits; duties; affairs which occupy one's time; usual employment; vocation.

diversion — full definition

1. noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
2. noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
3. noun A temporary alternate route, especially one put in place during roadworks.

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