| n. | 1. | (Antiq.) One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome. |
| 2. | Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion. | |
| 3. | One fitted for, or skilled in, intellectual contests; |
| Noun | 1. | athlete - a person trained to compete in sportsSynonyms: jock |
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