Athlet — meaning in English

English meaning

• athlete noun A person who competes in sports, especially one who trains and performs at a high level.
• sportsman noun A man who takes part in sports, especially as an athlete.

Senses

Athlet is used for these senses in English:

• athlete A participant in any of a group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.
• athlete (US, Canada) A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.
• sportsman (UK) A man who engages in sports; an athlete.

sportsman — full definition

1. noun A man who takes part in sports, especially as an athlete.
2. noun A man who takes part in country pursuits such as hunting or fishing.

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