athlete

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀθλητής (athlētēs) < ἀθλέω (athlēō), “‘compete for a prize’”) < ἆθλον (athlon), “‘prize’”) or ἆθλος (athlos), “‘competition’”).

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• IPA: /'æθ.li:t/

[edit] Noun

athlete (plural athletes)

1. (US) A person who actively participates in physical sports, possibly highly skilled in sports. (Known in British English as a "sportsperson".)
2. (British) A participant in track and field sports.

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• sportsperson

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