athlete: Meaning and Definition of

ath•lete

Pronunciation: (ath'lēt), [key]
— n.
  1. a person trained or gifted in exercises or contests involving physical agility, stamina, or strength; a participant in a sport, exercise, or game requiring physical skill.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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