cyberathlete

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

cyber- +‎ athlete

Noun[edit]

cyberathlete (plural cyberathletes)

  1. (dated) One who competes professionally in video game tournaments.
    • 1997 January 31, “Metro Digest”, in The New York Times[1], →ISSN:
      Amy Ketchum is a “cyberhost” at XS New York, which is something of an arcade of the future in Times Square. Her job is [] to provide a running commentary as the “cyberathletes” show their skills at Road Rash and other games.

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