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Meaning
Noun
●
In People & Sports:
A
participant
in a group of
sporting
activities which includes
track and field
,
road
running
,
cross country
running
and racewalking.
●
In American English, Canadian English, Athletes, People & Sports:
A person who
actively
participates
in physical
sports
, especially with great
skill
; a
sports
person.
●
An
exceptionally
physically
fit
person.
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Origin
athlete
English
ἀθλητής
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
ἀθλέω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
ἆθλος
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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Etym
Synonyms
Competitor
Jock
Pro
Sportsman
Sportsperson
Sportswoman
Musclebrain
Sportspeople
Antonyms
Nonathlete
Related
Olympian
Sportsman
Sprinter
Swimmer
Gymnast
Player
Footballer
Performer
Individual
Actor
Person
Participant
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Entertainer
Coach
Employee
Wrestler
Learner
Sport
Teacher
Child
Entrepreneur
Offender
Golfer
Adolescent
Opponent
Exercise
Weightlifter
Worker
Animal
Fighter
Applicant
Patient
Artist
Adult
Woman
Pupil
Candidate
Client
User
Organism
Educator
Bodybuilder
Astronaut
Sports
Employer
Instructor
Runner
Victim
Trainee
Body
Trainer
Dancer
Infant
Players
Tennis Player
Football Player
Basketball Player
Soccer Player
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