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urheilija — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • jock noun Informal, especially American, term for an athlete, particularly one more known for sport than academics.
  • sport noun A physical activity involving skill and competition, played under a set of rules.
  • sportsman noun A man who takes part in sports, especially as an athlete.
  • sportsperson noun Someone who plays sport, regardless of gender.
  • sportswoman noun A woman who engages in sports; a female athlete.

Senses

urheilija is used for these senses in English:

  • jock (US, slang) A young male athlete (through college age).
  • sport (countable) A person who exhibits either good or bad sportsmanship.
  • sportsman (UK) A man who engages in sports; an athlete.
  • sportsperson Someone who plays sport, regardless of gender.
  • sportswoman (UK) A woman who engages in sports; a female athlete.

jock — full definition

  1. noun Informal, especially American, term for an athlete, particularly one more known for sport than academics.
  2. noun Informal British term for a Scottish man.
  3. noun A disc jockey.
  4. noun Short for jockstrap, an athletic supporter.

sport — full definition

  1. noun A physical activity involving skill and competition, played under a set of rules.
  2. noun Someone who reacts to losing or being teased in a good-natured, gracious way.
  3. verb To wear or display something noticeably.

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