Definition of "diversionary"

I can assure him and others that I am more than willing to let feminist-separatists, male and/or female go their own gay way. Along with other extraneous and self-indulgent factions, they have been a diversionary and devisive [sic] element.

1978 April 8, Illogical Comprehension, “Rudy Grillo”, in Gay Community News, page 4

There is, of course, a diversionary route available via Lincoln (the GN/GE Joint line).

2019 November 20, “Industry Insider: East Coast problems”, in Rail, page 76