ἀθλητής

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Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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    From ᾱ̓θλέω (āthléō, to contend) +‎ -τής (-tḗs, masculine agentive suffix).

    Pronunciation

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    Noun

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    ἀθλητής (athlētḗsm (genitive ᾱ̓θλητοῦ); first declension

    1. a combatant, champion, especially a prizefighter
      1. (as an adjective) pertaining to competition
    2. (with genitive) practiced in, master of

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    Descendants

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    • Greek: αθλητής (athlitís)
    • Latin: āthlēta
    • Russian: атлет (atlet)

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