diversion
British. a detour on a highway or road.
distraction from business, care, etc.; recreation; amusement; a pastime: Movies are his favorite diversion.
Military. a feint intended to draw off attention from the point of main attack.
Origin of diversion
1Other words from diversion
- pre·di·ver·sion, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for diversion
/ (daɪˈvɜːʃən) /
the act of diverting from a specified course
mainly British an official detour used by traffic when a main route is closed
something that distracts from business, etc; amusement
military a feint attack designed to draw an enemy away from the main attack
Derived forms of diversion
- diversional or diversionary, adjective
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