English · Word Candidate

athletics

/æθˈlɛtɪks/

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một nhóm hoạt động thể thao bao gồm điền kinh, chạy đường dài, chạy việt dã và đi bộ nhanh

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NounRegister: UK

Sources & notes

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

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hoạt động thể chất như thể thao và trò chơi đòi hỏi sức chịu đựng, thể lực và kỹ năng

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NounRegister: US

Examples

The University of Phoenix, a for-profit educational institution, has turned the traditional relationship between athletics and higher education on its head, reducing it to its commercially exploitive essence.

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).

Common questions

What does “athletics” mean?

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

Is “athletics” formal or informal?

athletics is generally UK.

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