Looking for the meaning of the word ATHLETE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ATHLETE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Athlete
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin athleta, from Greek athlētēs, from athlein ‘compete for a prize’, from athlon ‘prize’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈaθliːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise
Short Definition:person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise
Examples:- he had the broad-shouldered build of a natural athlete
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