Meaning & use
athlete
A person who is skilled in sports or physical exercise and regularly competes in them.
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The young athlete trained six days a week to prepare for the national championship.
Professional athletes often follow strict diets to maintain peak physical performance.
A note on using this word
Athlete can refer to competitors in any sport, not only track and field, though the word originally described competitors in athletics.
Words with a similar meaning
sportspersoncompetitor
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