αθλητής — 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

αθλητής is used for these senses in English:

• 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.

Related Greek words