noun

athlete

athlete

She is a professional athlete.

She is a professional athlete.

The Olympic athlete trained every day.

The Olympic athlete trained every day.

((an athlete)) a person who is proficient in sports. She is a professional athlete.

Synonyms: sportsperson, player, competitor

From Greek 'athlētēs' (contestant for a prize), from 'athlon' (contest).

Think of the '-athlon' in triathlon or decathlon. These are contests ('athlon') for athletes.

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