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recreation definition

rec·rea·tion (rek′rē ā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. refreshment in body or mind, as after work, by some form of play, amusement, or relaxation
  2. any form of play, amusement, or relaxation used for this purpose, as games, sports, or hobbies

Etymology: ME recreacioun < MFr recreation < L recreatio: see recreate

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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