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athlete

Pronunciation: /ˈaθliːt/
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Definition of athlete

noun

  • a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise: he had the broad-shouldered build of a natural athlete
  • British a person who takes part in competitive track and field events (athletics).

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin athleta, from Greek athlētēs, from athlein 'compete for a prize', from athlon 'prize'

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