Found 3 items, similar to athlete.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: athlete atlet, olahragawan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: athlete athlete n : a person trained to compete in sports [syn: jock]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Athlete Athlete \Ath"lete\, n. [L. athleta, Gr. ? prizefighter, fr. ? to contend for a prize, ?, Hom. ?, contest, ? prize; fr. the same root as E. wed: cf. F. athl[`e]te.] 1. (Antiq.) One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome. [1913 Webster] 2. Any one trained to contend in exercises requiring great physical agility and strength; one who has great activity and strength; a champion. [1913 Webster] 3. One fitted for, or skilled in, intellectual contests; as, athletes of debate. [1913 Webster]