English · Word Candidate

athlete

/ˈæθ.liːt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: athletes

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A participant in any of a group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người tham gia các môn thể thao như điền kinh, chạy đường dài

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người tham gia tích cực vào thể thao, đặc biệt với kỹ năng cao

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NounRegister: US

She's the first athlete in her sport to obtain a corporate sponsor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “athlete” mean?

A participant in any of a group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.

Is “athlete” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.