harrastus — meaning in English

English meaning

• avocation noun Something that pulls your attention away from your main task.
• 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 Something that pulls your attention away from your main task.
2. noun An activity you do for enjoyment, separate from your main job.
3. noun Something that distracts you from your usual job or duties.
4. noun The regular tasks and activities that take up someone's time.

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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