military pentathlon

mil·i·tar·y pen·tath·lon

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mil-i-ter-ee pen-tath-luh n, -lon]
- /ˈmɪl ɪˌtɛr i pɛnˈtæθ lən, -lɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mil-i-ter-ee pen-tath-luh n, -lon]
- /ˈmɪl ɪˌtɛr i pɛnˈtæθ lən, -lɒn/

Definition of military pentathlon words

noun military pentathlon an athletic contest comprising five different events, a 300-meter freestyle swim, a 4000-meter cross-country run, a 5000-meter equestrian steeplechase, épée fencing, and pistol target-shooting at 25 meters, the winner being the contestant with the highest total score. 1

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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